Section 492 — Fair Work Act 2009: Location of interviews and discussions

(1) The permit holder must conduct interviews or hold discussions in the rooms or areas of the premises agreed with the occupier of the premises. (2) Subsection (3) applies if the permit holder and the occupier cannot agree on the room or area of the premises in which the permit holder is to conduct an interview or hold discussions. (3) The permit holder may conduct the interview or hold the discussions in any room or area: (a) in which one or more of the persons who may be interviewed or participate in the discussions ordinarily take meal or other breaks; and (b) that is provided by the occupier for the purpose of taking meal or other breaks. Note 1: The permit holder may be subject to an order by the FWC under section 508 if rights under this section are misused. Note 2: A person must not intentionally hinder or obstruct a permit holder exercising rights under this section, or otherwise act in an improper manner (see section 502).