What does referring state mean?

referring state

Referring states are states in Australia that have transferred their workplace relations powers to the Commonwealth, excluding Western Australia.

In Australia, most states have chosen to hand over their authority to regulate workplace relations to the Commonwealth government. These states are known as referring states. This move allows for a more unified and consistent approach to workplace laws across the country. Western Australia is the exception, as it maintains its own system.

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