Industrial Relations Act 1960 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 8 · Boards of Inquiry
74. Appointment of board of inquiry
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The Minister may appoint a board of inquiry and direct the board to inquire into and report to him upon a matter defined in the notification being a matter included within the definition of “industrial matters” in section 2.
industrial matters
“industrial matters” means matters pertaining to the relations of employers and employees which are connected with the employment or non-employment or the terms of employment, the transfer of employment or the conditions of work of any person;
An appointment under subsection (1) must be published in the Gazette.
The Minister shall not exercise the power conferred by subsection (1) in relation to a matter unless he is of the opinion that there are special circumstances by reason of which the matter would not otherwise be satisfactorily regulated by collective agreements or awards made under this Act.