Mark Arbib (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery) Share this | Hansard source

Senator, I think I answered that question directly when I talked about the effect this will have on workers in relation to freedom of association with regard to (b). But can I just add that 137B(1)(e) requires Fair Work Australia to consider the consequences of not making the order for any employer, employees or organisation. It is reasonable to look at the consequences on an employer. Not all employees are members of a union. We look at the wishes of members and consequences to other employees and, of course, the employer.