Industrial Relations Act 1996

A person is entitled to be a member of an industrial organisation, but can be prevented from becoming or remaining a member by the organisation acting under its rules and in accordance with section 260.

A person cannot be compelled to become, or remain, a member of an industrial organisation.

A member of an industrial organisation is entitled to do the following activities (industrial organising activities)—

organise or promote a lawful activity for or on behalf of the industrial organisation,

encourage or participate in a lawful activity organised or promoted by the industrial organisation,

participate in industrial action organised or promoted by the industrial organisation,

comply with a lawful request made by or requirement of the industrial organisation,

represent or advance the view, claims or interest of the industrial organisation,

pay a fee or charge to an industrial organisation,

seek to be represented by an industrial organisation.