Section 336 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

(1) The objects of this Part are as follows:

(a) to protect workplace rights;

(b) to protect freedom of association by ensuring that persons are:

(i) free to become, or not become, members of industrial associations; and

(ii) free to be represented, or not represented, by industrial associations; and

(iii) free to participate, or not participate, in lawful industrial activities;

(c) to provide protection from workplace discrimination;

(d) to provide effective relief for persons who have been discriminated against, victimised or otherwise adversely affected as a result of contraventions of this Part.

(2) The protections referred to in subsection (1) are provided to a person (whether an employee, an employer or otherwise).

Related sections

• s 333X — Employer‑funded paid parental leave—preserved if child is stillborn or dies
• s 334 — Guide to this Part
• s 335 — Meanings of employee and employer
• s 337 — Application of this Part
• s 338 — Action to which this Part applies
• s 338A — Meaning of independent contractor

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