People convicted of workplace relations offences can appeal to the Supreme Court on questions of law.

The Attorney General or Director of Public Prosecutions can appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal if the Industrial Court acquits someone for a workplace relations offence.

The Industrial Court now hears civil proceedings about discriminatory or coercive conduct; these were previously heard by the District Court.

A single judicial member of the Industrial Court can hear certain appeals from the Local Court.

The Parliamentary Remuneration Tribunal must consider the government's fiscal position when setting basic salaries for members of Parliament.

The relevant Minister must appoint a judicial member of the Industrial Relations Commission as an arbitrator for health service applications.

Arbitrators for health services must consider the public interest and the state of the economy when making determinations.