WorkChoices: dismantling begins

The Federal Government will begin the task of dismantling the previous government's WorkChoices legislation when Parliament resumes today.

The Workplace Relations Amendment Bill will be the first piece of legislation to be introduced into Australia's 42nd Parliament.

Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the proposed bill will scrap Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) and is the first step in the Government's plan to reform the country's industrial relations system.

"There is a better way to run industrial relations, a fairer and more balanced way,'' she said.

Ms Gillard wants the Bill passed by Easter.

"Every day they unnecessarily delay this bill they are forcing WorkChoices on the Australian people,"