536PBGuide to this Part

536PB Guide to this Part

This Part is about setting minimum standards for persons in a road transport contractual chain.

Division 2 empowers the FWC to make road transport contractual chain orders, which set minimum standards to which certain regulated road transport contractors, road transport employee‑like workers and other persons in a road transport contractual chain are entitled in relation to certain matters.

Normally, a road transport contractual chain order cannot come into operation for at least 12 months after the notice of intent and draft order are issued (or at least 6 months if the circumstances urgently require it). This 12 or 6 month period starts again if the FWC makes significant changes to the draft order. However, in the event of time‑sensitive events or circumstances that negatively impact the road transport industry nationally, these consultation and commencement requirements may be shortened.

Divisions 3 and 4 deal with deferral and suspension of road transport contractual chain orders.

Division 5 empowers the FWC to make road transport contractual chain guidelines for persons in a road transport contractual chain.