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162 General
This Division contains some specific provisions relevant to the exercise of modern award powers. For other provisions relevant to the exercise of modern award powers, see the general provisions about the FWC’s processes in Part 5‑1.
Note: Relevant provisions of Part 5‑1 include the following:
(a) section 582 (which deals with the President’s power to give directions);
(b) section 590 (which deals with the FWC’s discretion to inform itself as it considers appropriate, including by commissioning research);
(c) section 596 (which deals with being represented in a matter before the FWC);
(d) section 601 (which deals with writing and publication requirements).