Section 503 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Misrepresentations about things authorised by this Part

(1) A person must not take action:

(a) with the intention of giving the impression; or

(b) reckless as to whether the impression is given;

that the doing of a thing is authorised by this Part if it is not so authorised.

Note: This subsection is a civil remedy provision (see Part 4‑1).

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person reasonably believes that the doing of the thing is authorised.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 500 — Permit holder must not hinder or obstruct
s 501 — Person must not refuse or delay entry
s 502 — Person must not hinder or obstruct permit holder etc.
s 504 — Unauthorised use or disclosure of information or documents
s 505 — FWC may deal with a dispute about the operation of this Part
s 505A — FWC may deal with a dispute about frequency of entry to hold discussions

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