Appendix 2

Public hearings and witnesses

Friday, 4 November 2022
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport
Sydney
Professor Rae Cooper, The University of Sydney, Private capacity
Associate Professor Chris F. Wright, The University of Sydney, Private capacity
Emeritus Professor Sara Charlesworth, RMIT University (via teleconference), Private capacity
Australian Council of Trade Unions and worker representatives
Ms Michele O'Neil, President
Mr Tom Roberts, Senior Legal Officer
Mr Michael Wright, Acting Secretary, Electrical Trades Union
Ms Debra James, General Secretary, Independent Education Union
Ms Gabrielle Gooding, National Assistant Secretary, National Tertiary Education Union
Mr Peter Richards, Worker
Professor Anthony Forsyth, RMIT University (via teleconference), Private capacity
Professor Shae McCrystal, The University of Sydney, Private capacity
Business Council of Australia
Mr Tim Reed, President (via teleconference)
Ms Jennifer Westacott, Chief Executive
Council of Small Business Organisations Australia
Mrs Alexi Boyd, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Scott Harris, Director, Workplace Relations & Business, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (via teleconference)

Friday, 11 November 2022
Main Committee Room
Parliament House
Canberra
Emeritus Professor Sara Charlesworth, RMIT University (via videoconference), Private capacity
National Farmers' Federation
Mr Ben Rogers, General Manager, Workplace Relations and Legal Affairs
Mr Tony York, Chair of Workforce Committee
Centre for Future Work (via videoconference)
Dr Jim Stanford, Economist and Director
Dr Fiona Macdonald, Policy Director, Industrial and Social
Associate Professor Meg Smith, Western Sydney University (via videoconference), Private capacity
Franchise Council of Australia (via videoconference)
Ms Mary Aldred, Chief Executive Officer
Master Builders Association
Mr Shaun Schmitke, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Ms Alexandra Mathews, First Assistant Secretary, Employee Entitlement Safeguards and Policy Division
Mr Gregory Manning, First Assistant Secretary, Employment Conditions Division
Ms Jody Anderson, First Assistant Secretary, Safety and Industry Policy Division
Ms Anne Sheehan, First Assistant Secretary/Chief Counsel, Workplace Relations Legal Division
Ms Rebecca Quill, Principal Government Lawyer, Appointments, Legislation and Registered Organisations Team
Ms Sarah Godden, Assistant Secretary/Senior Executive Lawyer, Bargaining and Coverage Branch
Mr David Cains, Assistant Secretary, Bargaining and Industry Policy Branch
Ms Angela Wallbank, Assistant Secretary, Workplace Relations Consultation Branch
Ms Danica Yanchenko, Assistant Secretary, Workplace Compliance and Enforcement Policy Branch
Ms Jennifer Wettinger, Assistant Secretary, Economics and International Labour
Mr Adrian Breen, Assistant Secretary / Senior Executive Lawyer, Safety, Compensation and Institutions Branch
Ms Sharon Huender, Assistant Secretary, WR Strategy Branch
Mr Stephen Still, Assistant Secretary/Senior Executive Lawyer, Employment Standards Branch
Mr Timothy Johnson, Assistant Secretary, Safety and Compensation Policy Branch
Ms Tara Williams, Acting Assistant Secretary, Safety Net Branch
Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (via videoconference)
Mr Josh Cullinan, Secretary
Monday, 14 November 2022
Stamford Plaza, Melbourne
Buckingham 1 Room
Melbourne
Professor Andrew Stewart (via teleconference), Private capacity
Community Childcare Association (via teleconference)
Ms Julie Price, Executive Director
Goodstart Early Learning
Mr John Cherry, Head of Advocacy
Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (via teleconference)
Mr Tom Reid, Head of Policy & Public Affairs
Australian Public Transport Industrial Association and Bus Industry Confederation (via teleconference)
Mr Ian MacDonald, National IR Manager
The Parenthood (via teleconference)
Ms Georgie Dent, Executive Director
Per Capita Australia
Ms Emma Dawson, Executive Director
Mr Shirley Jackson, Director, Centre for New Industry
Ms Sarah McKenzie, Research Associate
HVAC Manufacturing and Installation Association
Mr Mimmo Scavera, President
Australian Retailers Association (via teleconference)
Mr Paul Zahra, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Nick Tindley, Executive Manager - HR Consulting & Advisory Services
Transport Workers Union (via teleconference)
Mr Michael Kaine, National Secretary
Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation
Mr Peter Anderson, National Secretary
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
Stamford Plaza, Melbourne
Buckingham 1 Room
Melbourne
Australian Institute of Employment Rights
Mr James Fleming, Executive Director
Mr Mark Perica AM, Vice President
Minerals Council of Australia
Ms Tania Constable, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Harry Theophanous, Manager, Workplace Relations
Mr Graeme Watson, Consultant
Australian Council of Trade Unions affiliates and workers
Mr Paul Jeffares
Ms Annie Butler, Federal Secretary
Mr Ben Redford, Director
Ms Emeline Gaske, Assistant National Secretary
Ms Sinead Francis-Coen, Workplace Delegate
Ms Sam Read, Member
Mrs Anusha Govindapola, Member organiser, United Workers
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mr Scott Barklamb, Director, Workplace Relations
Mr David Alexander, Chief Policy and Advocacy
Jessica Tinsley, Deputy Director, Workplace Relations
Migrant Workers Centre
Mr Matt Kunkel, Chief Executive Officer
Migrant Justice Institute
Ms Catherine Hemingway, Legal Director
Clubs Australia
Mr Simon Sawday, Executive Manager, Policy and Government
Ms Joanne Ede, Executive Director
Australian Hotels Association
Mr Stephen Ferguson, National CEO
Mrs Sarah Swan, Employment Relations Manager
Ms Melissa Butters, Senior Employment Relations Advisor
Mr Sean D’Almada-Remedios, National Director, Legal and Industrial Affairs
Ai Group
Mr Brent Ferguson, Head of National Workplace Relations Policy
Nicola Street, Director, Workplace Relations Policy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Tuesday, 22 November 2022
Committee room 2S3
Parliament House
Canberra
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Ms Jody Anderson, First Assistant Secretary, Safety and Industry Policy Division
Ms Sharon Huender, Acting First Assistant Secretary, Employment Conditions Division
Ms Anne Sheehan, First Assistant Secretary/Chief Counsel, Workplace Relations Legal Division
Mr Adrian Breen, Assistant Secretary/Senior Executive Lawyer, Safety, Compensation and Institutions Branch
Ms Sarah Godden, Assistant Secretary/Senior Executive Lawyer, Bargaining and Coverage Branch
Mr Stephen Still, Assistant Secretary/Senior Executive Lawyer, Employment Standards Branch
Ms Jennifer Wettinger, Assistant Secretary, Economics and International Labour Branch
Ms Alex Mathews, First Assistant Secretary, Employee Entitlement Safeguards and Policy Division
Ms Danica Yanchenko, Assistant Secretary, Workplace Compliance and Enforcement Policy Branch
Fair Work Commission
Mr Murray Furlong, General Manager
Ms Joelle Leggett, Executive Director, Tribunal Support Branch
Mr Jack Lambalk, Executive Director, Enabling Services Branch (via videoconference)
Ms Katherine Scarlett, Director, Legal Services (via videoconference)

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