Fair Work Act 2009
447Variation of protected action ballot order
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447 Variation of protected action ballot order
(1) An applicant for a protected action ballot order may apply to the FWC to vary the order.
(2) The protected action ballot agent for a protected action ballot may apply to the FWC to vary the protected action ballot order to change the date by which voting in the ballot closes.
(3) An application may be made under subsection (1) or (2):
(a) at any time before the date by which voting in the protected action ballot closes; or
(b) if the ballot has not been held before that date and the FWC consents—after that time.
(4) If an application is made under subsection (1) or (2), the FWC may vary the protected action ballot order.