The High Court yesterday rejected 5 – 2 the challenge to the Constitutional validity of the WorkChoices amendments.

Earlier this year a case was bought by the States and two trade union organisations challenging the Commonwealth power to legislate pursuant to the Corporations Law.

Yesterday’s High Court decision held the amendment legislation in its entirety is valid and that the Commonwealth did have the authority pursuant to the Corporations power to legislate in the area of Industrial Relations.

The Union’s have stated that their position is now that they will concentrate on the next election as a means of having the legislation changed.

It is predicated that from today employers will move forward with putting in place Workplace Agreements within their organisations.

Employers should give serious consideration to their employment situations and whether it would be beneficial to now implement workplace agreements.

If you would like advice in regards to the agreement making process or how WorkChoices effects your organisation, please contact Jill Hignett on

P (07) 3895 8011
E j.hignett@hignettradford.com.au