AMMA welcomes end to Fair Work Commission saga

AMMA chief executive Steve Knott has welcomed the end of the Fair Work Commission controversy.

"Like many organisations heavily engaged with Australia’s workplace relations system, AMMA has noted with interest the circumstances involving former Fair Work Commission (FWC) Vice President Michael Lawler and has held concerns about the potential damage the controversy was causing the Commission’s integrity and credibility," Mr Knott said.

"Following Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash’s statement yesterday announcing Mr Lawler’s resignation from the FWC, AMMA welcomes the conclusion of this matter. While this has generated a lot of interest in various quarters, we should not lose sight of the fact that these issues may involve individuals dealing with serious mental health challenges," he said.

"AMMA trusts that persons making public commentary on this matter remain cognisant of this, and that the necessary support mechanisms are available to the individuals concerned."

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