Fair Work Act 2009
581Functions of the President
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581 Functions of the President
The President is responsible for ensuring that the FWC performs its functions and exercises its powers in a manner that:
(a) is efficient; and
(b) adequately serves the needs of employers and employees throughout Australia; and
(c) adequately serves the needs of persons covered by Chapter 3A; and
(d) adequately serves the needs of persons covered by Chapter 3B.
Note: The President must perform his or her own functions and exercise his or her own powers in a manner that facilitates cooperation with prescribed State industrial authorities (see section 649).