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Industrial Relations Act 1979
Part 8Transitional and savings provisions
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Part 8 — Transitional and savings provisions
Division 1 — Transitional provisions for *Industrial Relations Amendment Act 2018*
116. Transitional provisions for *Industrial Relations Amendment Act 2018* 396
Division 2 — Savings and transitional provision for *Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021*
117. Transitioned private sector awards 396
Division 3 — Transitional provisions for *Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2024*
118. Terms used 397
119. *Interpretation Act 1984* not affected 397
120. Representation of parties to proceedings 398
121. Boards of Reference abolished 398
122. Existing authorities for entry and inspection by authorised representatives 399
123. Bullying and sexual harassment at work before commencement day 399
124. Office of public service arbitrator abolished 400
125. Public Service Appeal Board abolished 401
126. Railways Classification Board abolished 402
127. No costs to be awarded under section 107 402
128. Deletion of references to Mines and Metals Association 402
129. Existing breach of public sector standards claims 403
130. Industrial agents: transitional regulations 404