Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) Share this | Hansard source

The short answer to the honourable senator’s question is no. State and territory legislation prescribes a range of provisions for jury service fees. Work Choices does not prevent state or territory jury service laws from applying. Work Choices preserves all existing jury service entitlements in federal awards. These existing award provisions will continue to apply to existing and new employees covered by these awards. Many awards provide for employers—