Section 717GFair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Relationship with other powers

(1) Whether a cooperation agreement is in force in relation to particular conduct does not affect:

(a) the power of the Fair Work Ombudsman to accept an enforceable undertaking under section 715 in relation to the conduct; or

(b) the power of an inspector to give a notice under section 716 in relation to the conduct; or

(c) any other power or function of the Fair Work Ombudsman or an inspector that is not mentioned in subsection 717A(1).

(2) However:

(a) an enforceable undertaking has no effect to the extent that it is inconsistent with a cooperation agreement; and

(b) a compliance notice has no effect to the extent that an action specified in the notice is inconsistent with a cooperation agreement.

This subsection has effect regardless of whether the undertaking or notice was given before or after the cooperation agreement comes into force.

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.

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