I work in a private medical practice. Can I discuss and compare my pay and conditions with co-workers?

Yes. In 2022, the Fair Work Act 2009 was amended to give employees the right to discuss their pay and related conditions even if they have a pay secrecy clause in their contract.

You now have the right to:

• tell any other person your own pay (including at your previous employer)
• tell any other person about any terms and conditions of employment that are reasonably necessary to determine your pay (such as the number of hours you work)
• ask other employees about any of the above, whether they are employed by your employer or a different