Mark Arbib (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness) Share this | Hansard source

To assist Senator Xenophon, I should also note that the government is presently considering the judgment from the case. In relation to the supported wage system used in open employment, the Federal Court found significant contrast between Australian Disability Enterprises, some of which use the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool, and open employment. With open employment, employers are able to choose the people they employ. Australian Disability Enterprises have limited scope to choose which employees to accept. The Federal Court also found that Australian Disability Enterprises are required to provide an increased level of supervision, with a consequent increase in costs. The court concluded that it was reasonable for Australian Disability Enterprises to use an assessment tool like the Business Services Assessment Tool.