s 464
In forceCosts of protected action ballot conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission
Volume 2Chapter 2, Part 2-5 to Chapter 3A, Part 3A-5 (sections 258 to 536NK)
Chapter 3Rights and responsibilities of employees, employers, organisations etc.
Part 3-3Industrial action
Division 8Protected action ballots
Subdivision FLiability for costs of protected action ballot
464 Costs of protected action ballot conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission
(1)
This section applies if the protected action ballot agent for a protected action ballot is the Australian Electoral Commission.
(2)
The Commonwealth is liable for the costs incurred by the Australian Electoral Commission in relation to the protected action ballot, whether or not the ballot is completed.
(3)
However, except as provided by regulations made for the purposes of subsection 466(1), the Commonwealth is not liable for any costs incurred by the Australian Electoral Commission in relation to legal challenges to matters connected with the protected action ballot.
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