54:0 PROCEEDINGS OF SECTION G^. 



(7.) Emxjloyers' Liahility (Consolidation) Act, 1897. 



Compensation for personal injury to a worlanan through defect in 

 ways, works, plant, &c., or through negligence on part of any person 

 in service of employer. Similar provisions in regard to seamen when 

 a ship is at anchor, receiving or discharging cargo, &c. Sum limited 

 to estimated earnings during the three years preceding. Penalties 

 under other Acts to be deducted. 



(8.) Compensation to Relatives of Persons Killed hy Accidents, 1897. 



Where death of a person is caused by wrongful act, neglect or 

 default, action taken for the benefit of the wife, husband, parent, or 

 child of deceased by executor of deceased. Action to be commenced 

 within twelve months after death. 



(9.) Immigration Restriction Act, 1898. 



A prohibited immigrant is a person who cannot write an applica- 

 tion for exemption in some European language. 



(10.) Conciliatio?} and Arbitration Act of 1899. 



Minister may direct inquiry, and failing settlement, direct public 

 inquiry under a Judge. Application to be made by employer, or a 

 majority of employees. 



(11.) Truck Act of 1900. 



All wages to be paid in money. 



(12.) Coal L'umxjers Baskets Act, 1900. 

 Baskets not to exceed 30 lb. in weight. 



(13.) Industrial Arbitration Act, 1901. 



Provision for registration of industrial unions, making of indus- 

 trial agreements, and for a court of arbitration. Industrial agree- 

 ments may be made and are binding same as award of court. Court 

 Of arbitration consisting of Judge and one representative from each 

 of the two bodies interested. Jurisdiction and powers of court — to 

 hear and determine disputes, to make awards or to vaiy same, &c. 

 Reference to the court only by union or person aggrieved. Prohibition 

 of strikes pending settlenient of dispute. Court may prescribe mini- 

 mum wages, and direct that preference be given to unionists. Awards 

 given may be made common rules in industries affected. Agreements, 

 kc, exempt from stamp duty. 



(14.) Shearers'' Accommodation Act, 1901. 



Where six or more shearers are employed, proper and sufficient 

 accommodation must be provided at least fifty yards from shearing- 

 shed. Exemption in certain cases. Asiatics to be accommodated in 

 separate buildings Two hundred and forty cubic feet of air space to 

 each person sleeping in building. Drinking water, proper cooking, and 

 washing vessels and necessaiy conveniences to be provided. Shearers 

 t(.i keep premises clean, and be responsible for damages. Inspection of 

 sheds authorised. Penalties. 



