Workchoices??

Choice for Who? A Webquest

“The Howard Government’s radical WorkChoices industrial relations agenda will hurt
the quality of life of millions of Australians. Time with family will be slashed as
workers are forced to trade off take home pay, and conditions like public holidays,
simply to maintain their jobs.” ACTU

As you are aware, the Federal Government has recently introduced

its new “Workchoices” legislation. The Government claims this will
be of great benefit to both employers, and employees.

Many employee associations and unions, on the other hand, believe

this spells the end for workers’ rights in this country. Navigation
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Rarely has a more controversial piece of legislation been passed
through parliament. Detailed Task Des
There are many rumours circulating regarding the impact of this Websites
legislation on the workplace, and particularly on the employee. But
how do we know what of these are true, and what has been blown More Websites
out of proportion?
Assessment
Your task as a Union Representative, is to put together a
presentation detailing the impact of the workchoice legislation upon
your members in a format that can be easily distributed and
understood.
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Description
Your task is to put together a presentation that “makes
sense” of the Workchoice legislation for members of a
Union. You will need to choose one particular Union, and
deliver the facts to your members from the perspective
of your Union.
You will have one lesson per week in the computer room Navigation
to work on this. The final presentation is due in Week 6.
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You need to in groups of 3:
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Present your information using Microsoft Powerpoint (minimum 4 slides)
Include a video recorded mock interview with the Secretary of your Websites
Union explaining the impact of a particular aspect of the legislation. This
should be at least 2 minutes long. More Websites
Refer to the suggested websites (but do not limit yourselves to these),
and also other resources supplied (yes, even your text book!) Assessment
Ensure the Union members will understand how the legislation impacts
them in a practical way.
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Here are a number of web resources to get you
started.

Unions
Maritime Union of Australia – Workchoice
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Liquor, Hospitality & Miscellaneous Union
ACTU – Your Rights at Work Navigation
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ABC News Online – PM Unveils ‘big but fair’ IR Plans
ABC News Online – Opposition demands IR guarantee for workers Detailed Task Des
The Age – Workplace Safety and Workchoices
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Academia
Laurie Gillespie – Your Disadvantage – Your Workplace More Websites
Politics Assessment
ALP – Howard’s Workchoice
– Take the Job or Take the Sack
Federal Government – Workchoices Homepage
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Here are some more resources. Many of them

will help with putting together the powerpoint
and video.
Video
Creating Video for the World Wide Web Navigation
Cnet – Creating a blockbuster home video
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Steves tutes – Digital Video Production Tutorials
How to draw storyboards Detailed Task Des
Video Tips (pdf) Websites
Other
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Remember you may also use other ‘non web’
resources such as your text book, and class Assessment
handouts.
Assessment
Your webquest will be graded on the following items:

 Appropriate and accurate information provided from a variety

of sources.
 4 or more slides with clear and logical navigation. An employee
could use this is a resource to help them understand the Navigation
legislation.
 Video gives clear and relevant information in a professional
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manner (2 minutes), and is embedded into the powerpoint
presentation. Detailed Task Des
 You clearly explain the impact of the legislation on an
employee in a specified industry
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 Powerpoint saved as a powerpoint show. More Websites
 The following HSC Business studies outcomes will be assessed:
 H4.1
Assessment
 H5.1
 H5.2
 H5.3