Section 171 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

The objects of this Part are:

(a) to provide a simple, flexible and fair framework that enables collective bargaining in good faith, particularly at the enterprise level, for enterprise agreements that deliver productivity benefits; and

(b) to enable the FWC to facilitate good faith bargaining and the making of enterprise agreements, including through:

(i) making bargaining orders; and

(ii) dealing with disputes where the bargaining representatives request assistance; and

(iii) ensuring that applications to the FWC for approval of enterprise agreements are dealt with without delay.

Related sections

• s 168L — Rules about varying coverage of State reference public sector modern awards
• s 169 — Guide to this Part
• s 170 — Meanings of employee and employer
• s 172 — Making an enterprise agreement
• s 172A — Special measures to achieve equality
• s 173 — Notice of employee representational rights

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