Section 618Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Constitution and decision‑making of a Full Bench

Constitution of a Full Bench

(1) A Full Bench constituted under this section consists of at least 3 FWC Members, including at least one FWC Member who is the President, a Vice President or a Deputy President.

Note: An Expert Panel Member might form part of a Full Bench.

(2) The President may determine which FWC Members form part of a Full Bench.

Making decisions

(3) A decision of a majority of the FWC Members on the Full Bench prevails.

(4) However, if there is no majority, the decision of the FWC Member who has seniority under section 619 prevails.

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