Section 442 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Dealing with multiple applications together

The FWC may deal with 2 or more applications for a protected action ballot order at the same time if:

(a) the applications relate to industrial action by:

(i) employees of the same employer; or

(ii) employees at the same workplace; and

(b) the FWC is satisfied that dealing with the applications at the same time will not unreasonably delay the determination of any of the applications.

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Related sections

s 439 — Joint applications
s 440 — Notice of application
s 441 — Application to be determined within 2 days after it is made
s 443 — When the FWC must make a protected action ballot order
s 444 — Ballot agent and independent advisor
s 445 — Notice of protected action ballot order

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