Compulsory arbitration
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Compulsory arbitration. In labor disputes, some laws of some communities force the two sides labor and management, to undergo arbitration. These laws mostly apply when the possibility of a strike seriously affects the public interest. Some labor contracts make specific provisions for compulsory arbitration should the two sides fail to reach agreement through the regular system of collective bargaining.
Compulsory arbitration in Australia
Since 1906 the Commonwealth of Australia has enforced a system of compulsory arbitration between employers and employees. This statutory system of arbitration, the Industrial Relations Court or Commission, and the Harvester court case underpin the Australian industrial relations system. This system has been weakened since 1983, and the current Liberal party government seeks to further weaken or abolish it.
See also: unions