(1) This section applies if the commissioner or the industrial relations Minister proposes to make a directive that affects—(a) a public sector entity; or(b) public sector employees who are entitled to be represented by an employee organisation.
(2) The commissioner or the industrial relations Minister must consult with the following entities about the making of the proposed directive—(a) for subsection (1) (a) —the public sector entity;(b) for subsection (1) (b) —the employee organisation.
(3) A failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate or otherwise affect the directive, if the commissioner or industrial relations Minister made a reasonable attempt to comply with the subsection.