Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01041:clause:1b_5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01041
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1B cl 5
Character Range: 3552–4493

5  Objects of Schedule

  The principal objects of this Schedule are to:
 (a) ensure that employee and employer organisations registered under this Schedule are representative of and accountable to their members, and are able to operate effectively; and
 (b) encourage members to participate in the affairs of organisations to which they belong; and
 (c) encourage the efficient management of organisations and high standards of accountability of organisations to their members; and
 (d) provide for the democratic functioning and control of organisations.

Note: The Workplace Relations Act contains many provisions that affect the operation of this Schedule. For example, provisions of the Workplace Relations Act deal with the powers and functions of the Commission and of Registrars. Decisions made under this Schedule may be subject to procedures and rules (for example about appeals) that are set out in the Workplace Relations Act.