Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

FAIR WORK ACT 2009 - SECT 597A

             (1)  The Minister of a State or Territory who has responsibility for workplace relations matters is entitled to make a submission for consideration in relation to a matter before FWA if:

                     (a)  the matter is before a Full Bench; and

                     (b)  it is in the public interest of the State or Territory for the Minister of the State or Territory to make a submission.

             (2)  Subsection (1) applies whether or not FWA holds a hearing in relation to the matter.