Industrial Relations Act 2016

This section applies if it is claimed that an independent courier’s courier service contract with a principal contractor was unfairly terminated by the principal contractor.

An application (an unfair termination application) for reinstatement or compensation may be made to the commission by—

the independent courier; or

with the independent courier’s consent, an organisation or federal organisation that is entitled to represent the industrial interests of the independent courier.

The application must be made within—

21 days after the day the termination takes effect; or

if the commission allows a further period on an application made at any time—the further period.

The commission must deal with the application as quickly as possible.