Section 441 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Application to be determined within 2 days after it is made

(1) The FWC must, as far as practicable, determine an application for a protected action ballot order within 2 working days after the application is made.

(2) However, the FWC must not determine the application unless it is satisfied that each applicant has complied with section 440.

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Related sections

s 438 — Restriction on when application may be made
s 439 — Joint applications
s 440 — Notice of application
s 442 — Dealing with multiple applications together
s 443 — When the FWC must make a protected action ballot order
s 444 — Ballot agent and independent advisor

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