9B   Referral of workplace relations matters to Commonwealth

(1)  This Act is subject to the Fair Work Act 2009 of the Commonwealth, including provisions of that Act that have effect in this State because of the referral of matters relating to workplace relations to the Commonwealth Parliament by the Industrial Relations (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2009.

(2)  A reference in any Act or instrument to an industrial instrument or agreement (however described) includes a reference to a relevant federal industrial instrument or agreement if the context permits and it is necessary to do so to take account of the reference of those matters to the Commonwealth Parliament.