FAIR WORK ACT 1994 - SECT 219B

FAIR WORK ACT 1994 - SECT 219B

219B—General functions of inspectors

        (1)         The functions of the inspectors are—

            (a)         to investigate complaints of non-compliance with the Act, enterprise agreements and awards; and

            (b)         to conduct audits and systematic inspections to monitor compliance with this Act and enterprise agreements and awards; and

            (c)         to conduct promotional campaigns to improve the awareness of employers and people within the workforce of their rights and obligations under this Act, and under enterprise agreements and awards; and

            (d)         to do anything else that may be appropriate to encourage compliance and, if appropriate, take action to enforce compliance.

        (2)         The powers of an inspector under this Act extend to acting in relation to persons who are no longer engaged in the performance of work.

        (3)         An inspector, or a person assisting an inspector, who—

            (a)         addresses offensive language to any other person; or

            (b)         without lawful authority, hinders or obstructs or uses or threatens to use force in relation to any other person,

is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.