Fair Work Ombudsman v Mining and Energy Union (The Oaky North Coal Mine Case) [2024] FCA 1093

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA Fair Work Ombudsman v Mining and Energy Union (The Oaky North Coal Mine Case) [2024] FCA 1093 File number:

Judgment of: RANGIAH J

Date of judgment: 19 September 2024

Catchwords: INDUSTRIAL LAW – industrial action – contraventions of ss 346 and 348 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – penalties agreed – assessment of agreed penalties

Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) s 4AA (Compilation No 117, 1 July 2017) Legislation: Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) s 4AA (Compilation No 118, 20 September 2017) Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ss 3(e), 12, 336(b), 343, 346, 348, 417, 421, 500, 539, 545, 545(1), 545(2), 545(2)(b), 546(2), 556 and 557

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