Industrial Relations Act 1996

An award is not to be made unless it contains procedures for the resolution of industrial disputes under the award (dispute resolution procedures).

However, an award need not contain dispute resolution procedures if the Commission is satisfied that another specified award already does so.

Dispute resolution procedures are to include procedures for—

consultation at the workplace, and

the involvement of relevant industrial organisations.

Dispute resolution procedures in awards do not apply to employers who employ fewer than 20 employees, unless the award specifically applies those procedures to such an employer.