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In forceObjects of this Part
Volume 1Chapter 1, Part 1-1 to Chapter 2, Part 2-4 (sections 1 to 257)
Chapter 2Terms and conditions of employment
Part 2-4Enterprise agreements
Division 1Introduction
171 Objects of this Part
The objects of this Part are:
(a)
to provide a simple, flexible and fair framework that enables collective bargaining in good faith, particularly at the enterprise level, for enterprise agreements that deliver productivity benefits; and
(b)
to enable the FWC to facilitate good faith bargaining and the making of enterprise agreements, including through:
(i)
making bargaining orders; and
(ii)
dealing with disputes where the bargaining representatives request assistance; and
(iii)
ensuring that applications to the FWC for approval of enterprise agreements are dealt with without delay.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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