Maritime Services (Access) Act 2000

A proponent may, within 7 days after the making of an award or such further time as the Commission may allow, elect not to be bound by the award by giving written notice of the election to the

Commission.

The

Commission must, within 7 days after receiving a notice of election under subsection (1), notify the operator and the other parties to the arbitration.

If the proponent elects not to be bound by an award—

the award is rescinded; and

the proponent is precluded from making another proposal related to the same matter for 2 years from the date the notice of election was given unless the operator agrees or the Commission authorises a further proposal within that period.

An authorisation under subsection (3)(b) may be given on conditions the Commission considers appropriate.