Section 632 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Dual federal and Territory appointments of Deputy Presidents or Commissioners

Nothing in this Act prevents a Deputy President or Commissioner from being appointed to, and holding at the same time, one of the following offices, with the President’s approval:

(a) an office as a member of a Commonwealth or Territory tribunal prescribed by the regulations (other than a court);

(b) an office under a Commonwealth or Territory law.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 629A — Status of the President
s 630 — Appointment of a Judge not to affect tenure etc.
s 631 — Dual federal and State appointments of Deputy Presidents or Commissioners
s 633 — Outside work of FWC Members
s 634 — Oath or affirmation of office
s 635 — Remuneration of the President

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