Section 239Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Operation of a scope order

A scope order in relation to a proposed single‑enterprise agreement:

(a) comes into operation on the day on which it is made; and

(b) ceases to be in operation at the earliest of the following:

(i) if the order is revoked—the time specified in the instrument of revocation;

(ii) when the agreement is approved by the FWC;

(iii) when a workplace determination that covers the employees that would have been covered by the agreement comes into operation;

(iv) when the bargaining representatives for the agreement agree that bargaining has ceased.

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