International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992

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International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992

No. 220, 1992

Compilation No. 1

Compilation date:   17 November 2016

Includes amendments up to: Act No. 67, 2016

Registered:    17 November 2016

 

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 17 November 2016 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Editorial changes

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Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Self‑repealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Short title

2 Commencement

Part 2—Provision for giving effect to the Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976

3 Regulations

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

An Act to make provision for giving effect to an international convention and to amend the Migration Act 1958 and the Navigation Act 1912 so as to enable Australia to ratify certain international conventions

Part 1—Preliminary

 

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992.

2  Commencement

  This Act commences on the day on which it receives the Royal Assent.

Part 2—Provision for giving effect to the Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976

 

3  Regulations

  The Governor‑General may make regulations prescribing procedures to be observed for the purposes of the Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976 adopted by the General Conference of the International Labour Organisation on 21 June 1976.

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

o = order(s)

am = amended

Ord = Ordinance

amdt = amendment

orig = original

c = clause(s)

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

    /sub‑subparagraph(s)

Ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

def = definition(s)

prev = previous

Dict = Dictionary

(prev…) = previously

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

Pt = Part(s)

Div = Division(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

ed = editorial change

reloc = relocated

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

renum = renumbered

    effect

rep = repealed

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rs = repealed and substituted

gaz = gazette

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

    effect

SR = Statutory Rules

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)

    cannot be given effect

SubPt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

    commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Act

Number and year

Assent

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992

220, 1992

24 Dec 1992

24 Dec 1992 (s 2)

 

Statute Law Revision (Spring 2016) Act 2016

67, 2016

20 Oct 2016

Sch 4 (item 1): 17 Nov 2016 (s 2(1) item 7)

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Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

Part 3...................

rep No 67, 2016

s 4.....................

rep No 67, 2016

s 5.....................

rep No 67, 2016

s 6.....................

rep No 67, 2016

s 7.....................

rep No 67, 2016

s 8.....................

rep No 67, 2016

Part 4...................

rep No 67, 2016

s 9.....................

rep No 67, 2016

s 10....................

rep No 67, 2016

s 11....................

rep No 67, 2016

 

Overview

The International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992 was enacted to facilitate Australia's ability to comply with international labour conventions, specifically enabling the country to ratify certain conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The Act was passed by the Parliament of Australia and aims to provide a legislative framework that aligns Australian laws with international labour standards, thereby promoting fair and humane working conditions globally. The Act allows the Governor-General to make regulations prescribing the procedures necessary to implement the Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976, adopted by the ILO General Conference on June 21, 1976. This enables Australia to effectively participate in international labour standard-setting processes and ensures that domestic legislation is in harmony with international commitments.

Scope and Application

The International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992 is a Commonwealth Act that aims to provide a legislative framework for Australia to give effect to the Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976. This Act applies to the executive branch of the Commonwealth government and allows the Governor-General to make regulations that prescribe procedures for the purposes of the Convention. The Act commenced on the day it received the Royal Assent, which was 24 December 1992. The Act was amended by the Statute Law Revision (Spring 2016) Act 2016, with certain sections being repealed on 17 November 2016. There are no specific exclusions or thresholds mentioned in the Act; however, it may be subject to further modification through subordinate regulations. The geographic reach of the Act is national, as it is a Commonwealth Act. The Act primarily applies to the Australian government and its procedures in relation to international labour standards.

Key Provisions

The International Labour Organisation (Compliance with Conventions) Act 1992 (Cth) aims to facilitate Australia's compliance with international labour standards as outlined in conventions adopted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The primary operative sections of the Act include the authority for the Governor-General to make regulations (section 3) to implement the Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards) Convention, 1976. This Convention was adopted by the General Conference of the ILO on 21 June 1976 and aims to promote effective cooperation among governments, employers, and workers in setting and achieving international labour standards. The Act imposes obligations on the Australian government to ensure that domestic laws and practices align with the obligations under the ILO conventions. Specifically, the Act mandates the creation of regulations that establish the procedures necessary to meet the requirements of the Tripartite Consultation Convention. These regulations are designed to facilitate the tripartite dialogue between the government, employers, and workers' representatives, ensuring that all parties are involved in the process of implementing and monitoring labour standards. Furthermore, these regulations are intended to support Australia's commitment to international labour standards and to foster a cooperative environment for labour relations. In terms of enforcement and consequences, the Act does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance with the regulations made under the Act. However, non-compliance with ILO conventions could potentially lead to international scrutiny and diplomatic repercussions, as Australia would be seen as not upholding its international commitments. While the Act itself does not prescribe maximum penalties, the broader implications of failing to adhere to international labour standards could include damage to Australia's reputation and strained diplomatic relations with other countries and international bodies. The Act's focus on facilitating compliance with international conventions underscores the importance of adhering to globally recognised labour standards, which can have significant implications for both domestic and international labour relations.

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