Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 - SECT 51

Withdrawal from negotiations or agreement involving multiple employers

51. Withdrawal from negotiations or agreement involving multiple employers



(1) A party to a negotiation for an agreement, or to an agreement, concerning
a designated work group under this Division may withdraw from the negotiation
or agreement at any time by giving reasonable notice (in writing) to the other
parties.

(2) If a party withdraws from an agreement concerning a designated work group
under this Division-

   (a)  the other parties must negotiate a variation to the agreement in
        accordance with section 48; and

   (b)  the withdrawal does not affect the validity of the agreement between
        the other parties in the meantime.