Australia — Historical Events Description

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Event
Establishment of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Category
Economic
Date
1904-06-03
Country
Australia
Description

Industrial dispute resolution entered a new phase when the Arbitration Court commenced operations on 3 June 1904. The court addressed wage and labor conflicts. Employers and unions gained a formal forum. Strikes were reduced in several sectors. Arbitration shaped employment conditions. The system influenced workplace law for decades. Labor relations became more regulated.