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WorkChoices ... A simpler, fairer, national Workplace Relations System for Australia

WorkChoices is a new, national workplace relations system that will provide more choice and flexibility for employees in the workplace. The system will offer better ways to reward effort, increase wages and balance work and family life. For more information on WorkChoices, read the following information or download the relevant fact sheets or call the WorkChoices Infoline on 1300 363 264.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Assistance Scheme (ADRAS)

Under WorkChoices, employers and employees now have a choice between referring certain disputes to a private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider or the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) for assistance.   To provide genuine choice in dispute resolution, the Australian Government has established the Alternative Dispute Resolution Assistance Scheme (ADRAS), which enables employers and employees to eligible disputes to receive Government assistance for ADR services .

ADRAS is administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) in accordance with the ADRAS Operational Arrangements. The ADRAS Operational Arrangements set out the Scheme's eligibility requirements and assistance limits.

Under the Scheme, eligible parties to a dispute will be able to access up to $1,500 (inclusive of GST) of ADR services per eligible dispute.   Additionally, up to $500 (inclusive of GST) will be available to meet reasonable travel expenses where an ADR provider is required to travel to assist parties located in regional or remote areas.   Any fees or costs in excess of these amounts will need to be paid by the parties to the dispute.

For more information please now go to our main ADRAS webpage ... >>

Some other useful links: ...
WorkChoices fact sheets >>
WorkChoices Related Links >>
ADRAS Operational Arrangements >> (File size: 88.5Kb)
ADRAS Application Form >> (File size: 112Kb)
ADRAS Information Brochure >> (File size: 70.1Kb)

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                          in order to enhance the effectiveness of organizations and individuals.

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