Industrial Relations Act 1996

On lodgment of an application for an inquiry, the Industrial Registrar must—

if the Industrial Registrar is satisfied—

that there are reasonable grounds for an inquiry into the question of whether there has been an irregularity in relation to the election that may have affected or may affect the result of the election, and

that the circumstances of the matter justify an inquiry by the Commission,

if the Industrial Registrar is not so satisfied, refuse the application and inform the applicant accordingly.

The Industrial Registrar may exercise his or her powers under this section on the basis of the matters stated in the application but the Industrial Registrar may also take into account any relevant information coming to his or her knowledge.

Any act or decision of the Industrial Registrar under this section is not subject to appeal to the Commission.