INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 16
Term of award
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 16
Term of award
16 Term of award
(1) An award applies for the period specified in it as its nominal term and,
after that period, until rescinded by the Commission.
(2) The nominal term of
an award must not be less than 12 months nor more than 3 years.
(3) However,
an award that sets conditions of employment in connection with a project may
have a specified nominal term that does not exceed the expected duration of
the project.
(4) An award may in special circumstances be made on an interim
basis. Any such award is to be expressed to be an interim award and applies
only for the period (not exceeding 12 months) specified in it.