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Leading lawyer and IR Commissioner agree: representation a mess

Greenway Chambers barrister Ingmar Taylor SC is calling for amendments to the Fair Work Act's requirement that people must obtain permission to be represented by external lawyers, arguing it is wasting time and resources and creating uncertainty.

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