Section 624 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

FWC’s decisions not invalid when improperly constituted

A decision of the FWC is not invalid merely because it was made by a Full Bench, or an Expert Panel, constituted otherwise than as provided by this Division.

Note: If the FWC makes a decision to make an instrument while constituted otherwise than as provided by this Division, the instrument is not invalid (see subsection 598(2)).

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Related sections

s 621 — Reconstitution of the FWC when single FWC Member becomes unavailable
s 622 — Reconstitution of the FWC when FWC Member of a Full Bench or an Expert Panel becomes unavailable
s 623 — When new FWC Members begin to deal with matters
s 625 — Delegation by the President of functions and powers of the FWC
s 626 — Appointment of FWC Members
s 627 — Qualifications for appointment of FWC Members

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