Section 575Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Establishment of the Fair Work Commission

(1) The body known immediately before the commencement of this subsection as Fair Work Australia is continued in existence as the Fair Work Commission.

Note: See also subsection 25B(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(2) The Fair Work Commission consists of:

(a) the President; and

(aa) 2 Vice Presidents; and

(b) such number of Deputy Presidents as, from time to time, hold office under this Act; and

(c) such number of Commissioners as, from time to time, hold office under this Act; and

(d) such number of Expert Panel Members as, from time to time, hold office under this Act.

Note: The Fair Work Commission also has a General Manager and staff (see Division 8).

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