9BReferral of workplace relations matters to Commonwealth

#### 9B Referral of workplace relations matters to Commonwealth 9B Referral of workplace relations matters to Commonwealth > > (1) This Act is subject to the [Fair Work Act 2009](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth, including provisions of that Act that have effect in this State because of the referral of matters relating to workplace relations to the Commonwealth Parliament by the [Industrial Relations (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2009](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2009-115). > > > (2) A reference in any Act or instrument to an industrial instrument or agreement (however described) includes a reference to a relevant federal industrial instrument or agreement if the context permits and it is necessary to do so to take account of the reference of those matters to the Commonwealth Parliament. > > **s 9B:** Ins 2009 No 115, Sch 2 \[1\].