NSW Public Sector Industrial Awards Drafting Guide and Model Award Clauses

Public Sector Industrial Awards Drafting Guide

The Industrial Awards Drafting Guide has been prepared in conjunction with the Plain English Foundation.

The Guide sets out best practice principles for drafting or reviewing Awards. It covers structure, layout, content, and drafting style including written expression and use of the “Plain English” language.

The Guide is intended to be used as a resource for the public sector when drafting new Awards or reviewing existing Awards. The techniques it includes can be used to support making Awards as consistent and as readable as possible without compromising legal meaning.

Public Sector Industrial Awards Drafting Guide (PDF 556.43KB)

Model Clauses

In consultation with agencies and unions, PSIR has prepared model clauses for common conditions across the sector to consolidate enhancements and modernise arrangements.

It is expected that agencies use these clauses when updating existing and negotiating new industrial instruments.

• Domestic and Family Violence Leave Clause (DOCX 60.91KB)
• Parental Leave Clause (DOCX 85KB)