Section 536MQFair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Negotiating entity may request that other negotiating entity sign a proposed collective agreement

(1) A negotiating entity for a proposed collective agreement may request the other negotiating entity for the agreement to sign the agreement.

(2) A request under subsection (1) must not be made earlier than 30 days after the last day on which a notice was given to an employee‑like worker or a regulated road transport contractor, as the case requires, under subsection 536MN(1) in relation to the proposed collective agreement.

(3) The collective agreement is made when both of the negotiating parties for the agreement sign the agreement.

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