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Fair Work Act 2009
597AState or Territory Minister’s entitlement to make submissions
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597A State or Territory Minister’s entitlement to make submissions
(1) The Minister of a State or Territory who has responsibility for workplace relations matters 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
(b) it is in the public interest of the State or Territory for the Minister of the State or Territory to make a submission.
(2) Subsection (1) applies whether or not the FWC holds a hearing in relation to the matter.