Section 631 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

(1) Nothing in this Act prevents a Deputy President or Commissioner from being appointed to, and holding at the same time, an office as a member of a prescribed State industrial authority, with the President’s approval.

(2) Nothing in this Act prevents a member of a prescribed State industrial authority from being appointed to, and holding at the same time, an office as a Deputy President or Commissioner.

Note 1: A member of a prescribed State industrial authority may hold office as a Deputy President or Commissioner only if he or she is qualified for appointment (see section 627).

Note 2: For the period of appointment, and remuneration and allowances, of a Deputy President or Commissioner who is a member of a prescribed State industrial authority, see sections 629 and 637.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) have effect subject to any law of the relevant State.

Related sections

• s 629 — Period of appointment of FWC Members
• s 629A — Status of the President
• s 630 — Appointment of a Judge not to affect tenure etc.
• s 632 — Dual federal and Territory appointments of Deputy Presidents or Commissioners
• s 633 — Outside work of FWC Members
• s 634 — Oath or affirmation of office

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