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\[14\].