WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 552 Variation of awards--general

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 552

             (1)  The Commission must not make an order varying an award except:

                     (c)  if the variation is essential to the maintenance of minimum safety net entitlements (see section 553); or

                     (d)  on a ground set out in section 554; or

                     (e)  to bind additional employers, employees or organisations in accordance with section 557; or

                      (f)  under section 812; or

                     (g)  in circumstances prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this paragraph.

             (2)  The Commission must not vary a preserved award term.

             (3)  The Commission must not vary a facilitative provision within the meaning of section 521 except on a ground set out in section 554.

             (4)  The Commission must not vary a term taken to be included in an award by section 514 (which deals with dispute settling procedures).