Closing Loopholes Review

Former Fair Work Commissioner Ms Susan Booth has been appointed to conduct an independent statutory review of the Closing Loopholes reforms.

Under the legislation, a review must occur no more than 2 years after the reforms commenced to consider whether the laws are operating as intended.

The Government has combined the reviews of the two Closing Loopholes Acts for simplicity into a single review, the Closing Loopholes Review. 

The review will commence on 15 December 2025, and Ms Booth will provide the final report to the Government before 15 June 2026.

The Albanese Labor Government introduced these laws to close loopholes that were undercutting workers’ pay and conditions and disadvantaging employers doing the right thing.

Stakeholders and experts will be consulted during the course of the review.

The review will also examine the operation of the Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Act 2022.

Information about the review, including the terms of reference and how to make a contribution, can be found at Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Australian Government.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Amanda Rishworth:

“Our Closing Loopholes laws are all about stopping Australian workers’ pay and conditions being undercut, and making sure employers doing the right thing aren’t disadvantaged.

“We are seeing positive early signs that our laws are working.

“This independent review will hear views from workers and employers as well as experts to determine whether our laws are working as intended.

“I’d encourage stakeholders and interested parties to engage with Ms Booth in this process.”

BIOGRAPHY 

Ms Susan Booth served as Commissioner at the Fair Work Commission from 2011 until her retirement in 2022, giving her extensive insight into the practical impacts of the workplace relations system on workers and employers.

Before this, Ms Booth was a senior member of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal from 2009 to 2011. She served as Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Commissioner between 2002 and 2009.

Ms Booth also worked as a solicitor in private practice specialising in employment and industrial law, and as a teacher. She holds formal qualifications in law and education.    

Ms Booth’s career reflects deep expertise in workplace relations and a strong commitment to fairness and equity.