WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 439 Exclusion--industrial action must not be in support of pattern bargaining claims

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 439

                   Engaging in or organising industrial action is not protected action if:

                     (a)  the industrial action is for the purpose of supporting or advancing claims made by a negotiating party to a proposed collective agreement; and

                     (b)  the party is engaged in pattern bargaining in relation to the proposed collective agreement.

Note:          For other provisions relating to pattern bargaining, see:

(a)           section 431; and

(b)           section 461; and

(c)           section 497.