Section 480 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

The object of this Part is to establish a framework for officials of organisations to enter premises that balances:

(a) the right of organisations to represent their members in the workplace, hold discussions with potential members and investigate suspected contraventions of:

(i) this Act and fair work instruments; and

(ii) State or Territory OHS laws; and

(b) the right of employees and TCF award workers to receive, at work, information and representation from officials of organisations; and

(c) the right of occupiers of premises and employers to go about their business without undue inconvenience.

Related sections

• s 477 — Applications by bargaining representatives
• s 478 — Guide to this Part
• s 479 — Meanings of employee and employer
• s 481 — Entry to investigate suspected contravention
• s 482 — Rights that may be exercised while on premises
• s 483 — Later access to record or document

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