254AEntitlement for volunteer bodies to make submissions

254A  Entitlement for volunteer bodies to make submissions  (1) A body covered by subsection (2) is entitled to make a submission for consideration in relation to a matter before the FWC if:  (a) the matter arises under this Part; and  (b) the matter affects, or could affect, the volunteers of a designated emergency management body.  (2) The bodies are as follows:  (a) a body corporate that:  (i) has a history of representing the interests of the designated emergency management body’s volunteers; and  (ii) is not prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this subparagraph;  (b) any other body that is prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this paragraph.  (3) Subsection (1) applies whether or not the FWC holds a hearing in relation to the matter.