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597 Minister’s entitlement to make submissions
(1) The Minister is entitled to make a submission for consideration in relation to a matter before the FWC if:
(a) the matter is before a Full Bench and it is in the public interest for the Minister to make a submission; or
(b) the matter involves public sector employment.
(2) Subsection (1) applies whether or not the FWC holds a hearing in relation to the matter.