Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00379:reg:8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00379
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8
Character Range: 11762–12429

8  Application for directions on procedure
 (1) A person who wants to initiate a matter, or take a step in a matter, may apply to the FWC for directions about the procedure to be followed in relation to the matter if:
 (a) the procedure is not prescribed by the Act, the Fair Work Regulations 2009, these Rules or by or under any other Act or regulations; or
 (b) the person is in doubt about the proper procedure to follow.
Note: The application must be in the approved form: see rule 9.
 (2) Any action taken in accordance with a direction of the FWC made in response to an application under subrule (1) is regular and sufficient.

Part 2—Forms and applications