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The Committee notes the information provided in the Government’s report and the attached documents.

The Committee notes the Government’s indications that the draft revision of Ordinance No. 24/89/M of 3 April 1989, concerning the legal system for labour relations, is currently at the final stage of preparation after comprehensive consultations within the tripartite Standing Committee for the Coordination of Social Affairs. It also notes in this connection the statement of the Government that the minimum wage fixing may require special legislation in addition to the draft revision. It requests the Government of Macau SAR to keep it informed of any future developments concerning this major revision of the labour relations system and to transmit a copy of the new legislation as soon as it is adopted.

The Committee also notes the Government’s indication that the wage standards, which are subject to the applicable laws and regulations, are also influenced by the traditional customs and practices of the relevant trades. It would be grateful if the Government could further explain the nature and types of such customs and practices, especially in so far as they relate to the determination of minimum pay rates.

Part V of the report form. The Committee notes the statistical information provided by the Government concerning the unemployment rate, the per capita gross domestic product (GDP), the average monthly income, the inflation rate, and the consumer prince index. It would thank the Government for continuing to supply up to date information on the practical application of the Convention, including, for instance, the minimum wage rates currently in force, extracts from the reports of the labour inspection services showing contraventions reported and sanctions imposed, etc.