Commonwealth Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 711

             (1)  In conducting the dispute resolution process under this Division, the Commission has, subject to subsection (2), the functions and powers:

                     (a)  given to it under the workplace agreement; or

                     (b)  otherwise agreed by the parties.

             (2)  The Commission does not have the power to make orders.

             (3)  The Commission must, as far as is practicable, act:

                     (a)  quickly; and

                     (b)  in a way that avoids unnecessary technicalities and legal forms; and

                     (c)  if the parties have agreed, either in the workplace agreement or otherwise, that an aspect of the process is to be conducted in a particular way--in accordance with that agreement.

             (4)  Subdivision B of Division 4 of Part 3 of this Act does not apply in relation to the conduct of the dispute resolution process by the Commission under this Division.