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Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act), there are a number of key steps which must be completed during the bargaining, approval, and lodgement process. Under the FW Act, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has been given the power to regulate the bargaining process, ensuring compliance with good faith bargaining requirements. This article will consider the steps in detail and will answer some common questions that employers may have during this process.

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