Fair Work Act 2009

The FWC must perform its functions and exercise its powers in a manner that:

is fair and just; and

is quick, informal and avoids unnecessary technicalities; and

is open and transparent; and

promotes harmonious and cooperative workplace relations.

The President also is responsible for ensuring that the FWC performs its functions and exercises its powers efficiently etc. (see section 581).

In performing its functions under paragraph 576(2)(b), the FWC must have regard to:

the need for guidelines and other materials to be available in multiple languages; and

the need for community outreach in multiple languages.