Glossary & Acronyms

Mediation is a confidential and voluntary process where an impartial mediator assists parties in resolving their workplace disputes through negotiation.

Minimum wages are the lowest amount that an employee can be paid for their work, as set out in awards or registered agreements and are baseline standards.

Miscarriage is the involuntary loss of an embryo or fetus before it reaches 20 weeks of gestation.

Model transitional provisions are standard clauses included in most modern awards. These provisions guide the transition from previous to current awards.

Modern awards are legal documents that set minimum employment standards for specific industries or occupations, including pay rates and work conditions.