Section 581Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Functions of the President

The President is responsible for ensuring that the FWC performs its functions and exercises its powers in a manner that:

(a) is efficient; and

(b) adequately serves the needs of employers and employees throughout Australia; and

(c) adequately serves the needs of persons covered by Chapter 3A; and

(d) adequately serves the needs of persons covered by Chapter 3B.

Note: The President must perform his or her own functions and exercise his or her own powers in a manner that facilitates cooperation with prescribed State industrial authorities (see section 649).

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