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Questions & Answers - Constitutional corporation

Question 1

Date: 28/07/2009

Question:

If a company trades as a Pty Ltd however the entity is a trust (fixed unit trust) are they bound by the Fair Work Act or State legislation? Claims made to Fair Work Australia vs Wageline?

Answer:

The fact that the company is a trustee would not prevent it from having the status as a constitutional corporation and therefore being subject to the Fair Work Act.