Industrial Relations Act 1984
54Lock-outs and strikes
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54 Lock-outs and strikes
(1) *[Section 54 Subsection (1) amended by No. 43 of 1991, s. 5 and Sched. 1 ]*An organization of employers, any members of such an organization, or an employer shall not counsel, take part in, support, or assist, directly or indirectly, any lock-out on account of any matter for which provision is made in an award.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units in the case of an organization; fine not exceeding 5 penalty units in the case of an individual.
(2) *[Section 54 Subsection (2) amended by No. 43 of 1991, s. 5 and Sched. 1 ]*An organization of employees, any members of such an organization, or an employee shall not counsel, take part in, support, or assist, directly or indirectly, a strike or the imposition of work bans or limitations on account of a matter for which provision is made in an award.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units in the case of an organization; fine not exceeding 5 penalty units in the case of an individual.