Section 712EFair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Fair Work Ombudsman must notify Commonwealth Ombudsman of issue of FWO notice

(1) As soon as practicable after an FWO notice has been issued, the Fair Work Ombudsman must:

(a) notify the Commonwealth Ombudsman that the FWO notice has been issued; and

(b) give the Commonwealth Ombudsman a copy of:

(i) the FWO notice; and

(ii) the affidavit that accompanied the application for the FWO notice; and

(iii) any other information in relation to the FWO notice that was given to the nominated ART President or Deputy President who issued the notice.

(2) If notice under subsection 712AD(3) or (4) is given to a person, the Fair Work Ombudsman must notify the Commonwealth Ombudsman as soon as practicable after giving notice.

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