Section 402 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Applications for costs orders

An application for an order for costs under section 611 in relation to a matter arising under this Part, or for costs under section 400A or 401, must be made within 14 days after:

(a) the FWC determines the matter; or

(b) the matter is discontinued.

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Related sections

s 400 — Appeal rights
s 400A — Costs orders against parties
s 401 — Costs orders against lawyers and paid agents
s 403 — Schedule of costs
s 404 — Security for costs
s 405 — Contravening orders under this Part

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