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Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Act 2026

Act No. 20 of 2026 · Assented 1 April 2026

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In brief

Amends the Fair Work Act so the Fair Work Commission can fast-track road transport contractual chain orders when the Minister declares an emergency affecting the road transport industry nationally.

Who's affected

  • Road transport contractors and employee-like workers
  • Businesses in road transport contractual chains
  • The Fair Work Commission
  • The responsible Minister

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