WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 457 Commission to act quickly in relation to application etc.

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 457

             (1)  In exercising its powers under this Division, the Commission:

                     (a)  must act as quickly as is practicable; and

                     (b)  must, as far as is reasonably possible, determine all applications made under this Division within 2 working days after the application is made.

Note:          In exercising its powers, the Commission is also required to act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities and legal forms (see paragraph 110(1)(c)). It is not bound by the rules of evidence, and may inform itself in any manner it considers just (see paragraph 110(1)(b)).

             (2)  However, the Commission must not determine an application for a ballot order until it is satisfied that:

                     (a)  the applicant has complied with section 454; and

                     (b)  the persons referred to in subsections 458(1) and (2) have had a reasonable opportunity to make submissions in relation to the application.