Section 143 — Paid Parental Leave Act 2010: Referring matters to the Fair Work Ombudsman

(1) The Secretary may refer a matter to the Fair Work Ombudsman for investigation if: (a) the Secretary has reason to believe that an employer has not complied with an obligation under section 70 (which deals with unauthorised deductions from instalments) or Part 3-2 (which deals with payment of instalments by an employer) in relation to a person; and (b) the Secretary does not believe that the employer and the person are able to resolve the matter themselves. (2) The Secretary must inform the employer and the person, in writing, if the Secretary refers the matter to the Fair Work Ombudsman. (3) The Secretary must give the Fair Work Ombudsman the following information: (a) if the contravention is in relation to section 70, 72 or 74: (i) the day on which the Secretary paid a PPL funding amount to the employer for the person; and (ii) a copy of the notice given to the employer under section 77 in relation to the PPL funding amount; (b) in any case—any action taken or information obtained by the Secretary in relation to the matter.