Queensland Consolidated Acts

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 2016 - SECT 451

451 General powers

(1) The commission has the power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for the performance of its functions.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the commission in proceedings may—

(a) give directions about the hearing of a matter; or

(b) make a decision it considers appropriate, irrespective of the relief sought by a party; or

(c) make an order it considers appropriate.

(3) The commission may, by general order or for a particular case, delegate to the registrar—

(a) the working out of a decision of the commission to implement the decision; or

(b) a function relating to the decision, including, for example—

(i) the giving of directions; or

(ii) the making of orders; or

(iii) the preparation of rosters and schedules; or

(iv) a similar function it considers appropriate.

(4) The full bench may, to assist it in the resolution of proceedings—

(a) refer the whole or part of a question or matter before it to the commission—

(i) for investigation by the commission and the preparation of a report on the investigation; or

(ii) for another action it decides; or

(b) direct 1 or more of its members to carry out an investigation or inspection and prepare a report on the investigation or inspection.

(5) The commission or member must comply with the reference or direction.