Section 783 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Reason for action to be presumed unless proved otherwise

(1) If:

(a) in an application in relation to a contravention of subsection 772(1), it is alleged that a person took, or is taking, action for a particular reason; and

(b) taking that action for that reason would constitute a contravention of subsection 772(1);

it is presumed that the action was, or is being, taken for that reason, unless the person proves otherwise.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to orders for an interim injunction.

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 781 — Applications for costs orders
s 781A — Schedule of costs
s 782 — Contravening costs orders
s 784 — Object of this Division
s 785 — Employer to notify Centrelink of certain proposed terminations
s 786 — FWC may make orders where failure to notify or consult registered employee associations about terminations

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