Nick Xenophon (SA, Nick Xenophon Team) Share this | Hansard source

I move the Nick Xenophon Team amendment No. 2 on sheet 8012, which is consequential on the amendment No. 1 on sheet 8012:

(1) Schedule 1, page 4 (line 2), omit the heading.

[judicial review]

(2)Schedule 1, item 2, page 4 (lines 3 to 6), to be opposed.

[judicial review]

This relates to judicial review. This amendment will mean that decisions made under the ABCC legislation—for example, the issuing of a compliance notice—are subject to judicial review. This is the first time an industrial relations law will be subject to judicial review and is a significant amendment which will add a layer of review and improve accountability. This is something that the Law Council of Australia has had a very strong view on. It will ensure that there will be that element of scrutiny. I commend this consequential amendment to my colleagues. I am happy to answer any questions in respect of that.

Question negatived.