209Freedom of association

209 Freedom of association

209 Freedom of association

(1) A person is entitled to be a member of an industrial organisation, but can be prevented from becoming or remaining a member by the organisation acting under its rules and in accordance with section 260.

(2) A person cannot be compelled to become, or remain, a member of an industrial organisation.

(3) A member of an industrial organisation is entitled to do the following activities (industrial organising activities)—

(a) organise or promote a lawful activity for or on behalf of the industrial organisation,

(b) encourage or participate in a lawful activity organised or promoted by the industrial organisation,

(c) participate in industrial action organised or promoted by the industrial organisation,

(d) comply with a lawful request made by or requirement of the industrial organisation,

(e) represent or advance the view, claims or interest of the industrial organisation,

(f) pay a fee or charge to an industrial organisation,

(g) seek to be represented by an industrial organisation.

s 209: Am 2025 No 42, Sch 1[14].