Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00183:clause:1_176n
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00183
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 176N
Character Range: 660768–661599

176N  Commission's powers

 (1) In conducting the dispute resolution process under this Division, the Commission has, subject to subsection (2), the functions and powers:
 (a) given to it under the workplace agreement; or
 (b) otherwise agreed by the parties.

 (2) The Commission does not have the power to make orders.

 (3) The Commission must, as far as is practicable, act:
 (a) quickly; and
 (b) in a way that avoids unnecessary technicalities and legal forms; and
 (c) if the parties have agreed, either in the workplace agreement or otherwise, that an aspect of the process is to be conducted in a particular way—in accordance with that agreement.

 (4) Subdivision B of Division 3A of Part II of this Act does not apply in relation to the conduct of the dispute resolution process by the Commission under this Division.