Fair Work Amendment (State Referrals and Other Measures) Act 2009 (124 of 2009)

Schedule 3   Other amendments

Part 1   Main amendments

Fair Work Act 2009

13   At the end of Subdivision C of Division 3 of Part 5-1

Add:

597A State or Territory Minister's entitlement to make submissions

(1) The Minister of a State or Territory who has responsibility for workplace relations matters is entitled to make a submission for consideration in relation to a matter before FWA if:

(a) the matter is before a Full Bench; and

(b) it is in the public interest of the State or Territory for the Minister of the State or Territory to make a submission.

(2) Subsection (1) applies whether or not FWA holds a hearing in relation to the matter.