When a collective agreement is in operation
When a collective agreement comes into operation (1) A collective agreement comes into operation: (a) on the day that is it is registered under subsection 536MS(1); or (b) if a later day is specified in the collective agreement—on that later day. When a collective agreement is terminated (2) A collective agreement is terminated: (a) at the end of the period of operation specified in the collective agreement as required by paragraph 536MS(3)(a); or (b) if an earlier day is specified in a termination notice in relation to the collective agreement that is registered under subsection 536MW(1)—on that day. Collective agreements operate until terminated (3) A collective agreement continues in operation until it is terminated. Interaction with minimum standards orders, etc. (4) A term of a collective agreement has no effect in relation to a regulated worker in respect of a matter to the extent that the term is detrimental to the regulated worker in any respect, when compared to a minimum standards order or a law of a State or Territory that applies to the regulated worker in relation to that matter. References to State and Territory laws (5) Without limiting any other provision of this Act, a reference in this section to a law of a State or Territory: (a) includes a reference to a regulation, rule or other instrument (however described) made pursuant to, or for the purposes of, a law of a State or Territory; and (b) is a reference to a law of a State or Territory as in force from time to time.
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