Section 478 — Fair Work Act 2009: Guide to this Part

This Part is about the rights of officials of organisations who hold entry permits to enter premises for purposes related to their representative role under this Act and under State or Territory OHS laws. Division 2 allows permit holders to enter premises to investigate suspected contraventions of this Act and fair work instruments. The Division makes special provision in relation to TCF award workers. Division 2 also allows permit holders to enter premises to hold discussions with certain employees and TCF award workers. In exercising rights under Division 2, permit holders must comply with the requirements set out in the Division. Division 3 sets out requirements for exercising rights under State or Territory OHS laws. Division 4 prohibits certain action in relation to the operation of this Part. Division 5 sets out powers of the FWC in relation to the operation of this Part. Division 6 deals with entry permits, entry notices and certificates. Division 7 deals with accommodation and transport arrangements in remote areas.