11When award may be made

11 When award may be made

11 When award may be made

(1) An award may be made—

(a) on application to the Commission or on the Commission’s own initiative, or

(b) in the course of an arbitration by the Commission under Chapter 3 to resolve an industrial dispute.

(2) An application for an award may be made only by—

(a) an employer, or

(b) an industrial organisation of employers or employees, or

(c) a State peak council.

(3) Anyone who can apply for an award may become a party to any proceedings for making an award.

(4) An applicant for an award, or to become a party to the making of an award, is required to satisfy the Commission that it or any one or more of its members has a sufficient interest in the proposed award.