Section 789FK — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Declarations by the Director‑General of Security

(1) Without limiting section 789FI, the Director‑General of Security may, by legislative instrument, declare that all or specified provisions of this Part do not apply in relation to a person carrying out work for the Director‑General.

(2) A declaration under subsection (1) may only be made with the approval of the Minister and, if made with that approval, has effect according to its terms.

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Related sections

s 789FH — Actions under work health and safety laws permitted
s 789FI — This Part is not to prejudice Australia’s defence, national security etc.
s 789FJ — Declarations by the Chief of the Defence Force
s 789FL — Declarations by the Director‑General of ASIS
s 789GC — Definitions
s 789GCA — When employer qualifies for the jobkeeper scheme

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