Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00150:section:425
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00150
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 425
Character Range: 1049651–1050488

425  FWC must suspend protected industrial action—cooling off
 (1) The FWC must make an order suspending protected industrial action for a proposed enterprise agreement that is being engaged in if the FWC is satisfied that the suspension is appropriate taking into account the following matters:
 (a) whether the suspension would be beneficial to the bargaining representatives for the agreement because it would assist in resolving the matters at issue;
 (b) the duration of the protected industrial action;
 (c) whether the suspension would be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the objects of this Act;
 (d) any other matters that the FWC considers relevant.
 (2) The FWC may make the order only on application by:
 (a) a bargaining representative for the agreement; or
 (b) a person prescribed by the regulations.