Industrial Relations Act 2016

The court may—

perform all functions and exercise all powers given to the court under this Act or another Act; and

hear and decide, and give its opinion on, a matter referred to it by the commission; and

hear and decide an offence against this Act, unless this Act provides otherwise; and

hear and decide appeals from an industrial magistrate’s decision in proceedings for—

an offence against this Act; or

recovery of damages, or other amounts, under this Act; and

if the court is constituted by the president, exercise the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court to ensure, by prerogative order or other appropriate process—

the commission and magistrates exercise their jurisdictions according to law; and

the commission and magistrates do not exceed their jurisdictions.

In proceedings, the court may—

make the decisions it considers appropriate, irrespective of specific relief sought by a party; and

give directions about the hearing of a matter.

The court’s jurisdiction is not limited, by implication, by a provision of this Act or another Act.

The jurisdiction conferred on the court by this Act or another Act is exclusive of the jurisdiction of another court or tribunal, unless this or the other Act provides otherwise.