FAIR WORK ACT 2009 (NO. 28, 2009) - SECT 171 Objects of this Part

FAIR WORK ACT 2009 (NO. 28, 2009) - SECT 171

                   The objects of this Part are:

                     (a)  to provide a simple, flexible and fair framework that enables collective bargaining in good faith, particularly at the enterprise level, for enterprise agreements that deliver productivity benefits; and

                     (b)  to enable FWA to facilitate good faith bargaining and the making of enterprise agreements, including through:

                              (i)  making bargaining orders; and

                             (ii)  dealing with disputes where the bargaining representatives request assistance; and

                            (iii)  ensuring that applications to FWA for approval of enterprise agreements are dealt with without delay.