Common use of PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES Clause in Contracts

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days. (b) If the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days. (c) If the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days. (d) If the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) 6.1. The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) 6.2. Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) 6.3. There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) 6.4. In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The the matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (b) If if the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If if the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC NACC for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days.; (d) If if the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Commission QIRC for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5e) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6f) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) 16.1. The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) 16.2. Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) 16.3. There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) 16.4. In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (b) If the matter is not resolved as per 16.4 (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days. (d) If the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) 16.5. Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer Queensland Government from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) 16.6. The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. ‌ (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days. (b) If the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days. (c) If the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days. (d) If the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The the matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (b) If if the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If if the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC General Manager, Goprint for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days.; (d) If if the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer Queensland Government from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreementagreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) ‌ 16.1. The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) 16.2. Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) 16.3. There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) 16.4. In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (b) If the matter is not resolved as per 16.4 (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days. (d) If the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) 16.5. Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer Queensland Government from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) 16.6. The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. Award and Agreement matters (1a) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by the 2017 Awards (Stream A, B and C) and this Agreement, Agreement by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-co- operation and negotiation. (2b) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, followed normal work is to continue except where in the employee has case of a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safetygenuine safety issue. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4c) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of the 2017 Awards (Stream A, B and C and this Agreement), the following procedures shall apply: (ai) The the matter is to be discussed by the employee’s 's union representative and/or the employee(s) employee/s concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor Supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (bii) If if the matter is not resolved as per clause (a) abovec)(i), it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) employee/s to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the relevant parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (ciii) If if the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC CEO for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days.; (div) If if the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitrationCommission. (5d) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, dispute should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The Where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety, the status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The the matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative representative, where appropriate, and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (b) If if the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative representative, where appropriate, and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If if the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC CCF Public Service Commission and the relevant union, where appropriate, for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days.; (d) If if the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer Queensland Government Public Service Commission from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) : The matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days. (b) . If the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days. (c) . If the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days. (d) . If the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation cooperation and negotiation. (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where in the employee has case of a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safetygenuine safety issue. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The the matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or and / or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (b) If if the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If if the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her their union representative to the ACC CCC for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days. (d) If if the matter is not resolved resolved, then it may be referred by either party to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent the Principal Executive Officer or relevant unions or from taking any action considered conducive to resolving the employer from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreementagreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days. (b) If the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC CCF for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days. (d) If the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer Queensland Government from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation. (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The the matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (b) If if the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If if the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC General Manager, QFleet for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days.; (d) If if the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer Queensland Government from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreementagreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters any industrial m atters and any matter covered by this AgreementDetermination, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiation.of (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where w here the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being b eing followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives.consult (4) In the event of any dispute relating to an industrial matter and/or disagreement between the parties as to t o the interpretation or implementation of this AgreementDetermination, the following procedures shall apply: (( a) The matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.7 (( b) If the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (( c) If the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days.not (( d) If the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Queensland Industrial R elations Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer State of Queensland from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution.intervening (6( 1) The parties acknowledge that, for objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation,

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) Relating to the Interpretation, Application or Operation of this Agreement 1.12.1 The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, Agreement by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-operation and negotiationnegotiation discussion to reduce the level of disputation and to promote efficiency, effectiveness and equity in the workplace. (2) 1.12.2 The emphasis will be on negotiating a settlement resolving disputes at the earliest possible stage in the process. Two or more current disputes made by the same employee about related matters, or a dispute from more than one employee about related matters, may be dealt with as one dispute. 1.12.3 Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, followed normal work is to continue except where in the employee has case of a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safetygenuine safety issue. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) 1.12.4 There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) 1.12.5 In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation interpretation, application or implementation of this Agreementagreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The the matter is to be discussed by the employee’s 's union representative and/or the employee(s) employee/s concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (b) If if the matter is not resolved as per (a) aboveclause 1.12.5(a), it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) employee/s to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If if the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC employer for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 daysdays with EB9 Implementation Group (EB910IG) to be advised of any outcome. (d) If if the matter is not resolved resolved, then employee and/or employee representative may refer the matter to the EB910IG or alternatively, directly to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC). e) Where the EB910IG forms a unanimous view on the resolution of the dispute, this is the position that must be accepted and implemented by the parties and will be given effect by the Chief Executive Officer. f) if the matter was referred to the EB910IG and was not resolved, then it may be referred by either party the employee and/or employee representative to the Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitrationQIRC. (5g) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions a union or the employer from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.

PREVENTION AND SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES. (1) The objectives of this procedure are the avoidance and resolution of any disputes over matters covered by this Agreement, by measures based on the provision of information and explanation, consultation, co-co- operation and negotiation. (2) Subject to legislation, while the dispute procedure is being followed, normal work is to continue except where the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to the employee’s health or safety. The status quo existing before the emergence of a dispute is to continue whilst the procedure is being followed. No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement by the continuation of work. (3) There is a requirement for management to provide relevant information and explanation and consult with the appropriate employee representatives. (4) In the event of any disagreement between the parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the following procedures shall apply: (a) The the matter is to be discussed by the employee’s union representative and/or the employee(s) concerned (where appropriate) and the immediate supervisor in the first instance. The discussion should take place within 24 hours and the procedure should not extend beyond 7 days.; (b) If if the matter is not resolved as per (a) above, it shall be referred by the union representative and/or the employee(s) to the appropriate management representative who shall arrange a conference of the parties to discuss the matter. This process should not extend beyond 7 days.; (c) If if the matter remains unresolved it may be referred by the employee and/or his/her union representative to the ACC CC for discussion and appropriate action. This process should not exceed 14 days.; (d) If if the matter is not resolved then it may be referred by either party to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation, or if necessary, arbitration. (5) Nothing contained in this procedure shall prevent unions or the employer Queensland Government from intervening in respect of matters in dispute, should such action be considered conducive to achieving resolution. (6) The parties acknowledge that, for matters not covered by this Agreementagreement, there are other dispute resolution procedures available.