Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00008:clause:2_576y
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00008
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Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 576Y
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576Y  Commencement of modern awards and variation orders

 (1) A modern award or an order varying a modern award must be expressed to commence on:
 (a) if the modern award or order is made before the start‑up day—the start‑up day; or
 (b) in any other case—a day that is not earlier than the day on which the modern award or order is made.

Note: Start‑up day is defined in subsection (3).

 (2) A modern award, or an order varying a modern award, that has not yet commenced must include a statement to this effect.

 (3) For the purposes of this section, the start‑up day is:
 (a) unless paragraph (b) applies, 1 January 2010; or
 (b) if a later date is prescribed by the regulations—that later date.