WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 648 Matters that do not require a hearing

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 648

             (1)  The Commission must, in deciding whether or not to hold a hearing for the purposes of deciding:

                     (a)  whether to make an order under subsection 645(5) or (6) or 646(1) or (2); or

                     (b)  whether to grant an extension of time application within the meaning of section 647;

take into account the cost that would be caused to the business of the employer concerned by requiring the employer to attend a hearing.

             (2)  If the Commission decides not to hold a hearing, the Commission must, before making a decision:

                     (a)  invite the employee and the employer concerned to provide further information that relates to whether the order should be made or the extension of time granted; and

                     (b)  take account of any such information.

             (3)  If, as a result of information provided as mentioned in subsection (2), the Commission considers that it would be desirable to hold a hearing, the Commission may do so.

             (4)  An invitation under paragraph (2)(a) must:

                     (a)  be given by notice in writing to the employee and the employer concerned; and

                     (b)  specify the time by which the information referred to in the invitation is to be provided.