FAIR WORK ACT 2009 - SECT 171 Objects of this Part

FAIR WORK ACT 2009 - SECT 171

    The objects of this Part are:

  (a)   to provide a simple, flexible and fair framework that enables collective bargaining in good faith, particularly at the enterprise level, for enterprise agreements that deliver productivity benefits; and

  (b)   to enable the FWC to facilitate good faith bargaining and the making of enterprise agreements, including through:

  (i)   making bargaining orders; and

  (ii)   dealing with disputes where the bargaining representatives request assistance; and

  (iii)   ensuring that applications to the FWC for approval of enterprise agreements are dealt with without delay.