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Arbitrationcontent of any such discussion and shall not expressly or impliedly convey <strong>the</strong>content of such discussion (or part <strong>the</strong>reof) unless specifically authorised to do so.d. If Fair Work Australia is of <strong>the</strong> view that having completed <strong>the</strong> above process <strong>the</strong>matter(s) in dispute remains unresolved, it will do one or more of <strong>the</strong> followingthings:i. make suggestions for resolution of <strong>the</strong> dispute;ii. express opinions as to what would constitute a reasonable resolution of <strong>the</strong>dispute, or any part <strong>the</strong>reof; oriii. if <strong>the</strong> matter in dispute is not resolved, it may within seven days, provide awritten report to <strong>the</strong> parties expressing Fair Work Australia’s opinion ofwhat would constitute a reasonable resolution of <strong>the</strong> dispute, or any part<strong>the</strong>reof.e. Any function performed by Fair Work Australia in this regard is advisory only,and is not binding upon <strong>the</strong> parties.(g)If arbitration is necessary Fair Work Australia will have all <strong>the</strong> powers in relation tohearings, witnesses, evidence and submissions which it deems necessary to make <strong>the</strong>arbitration effective, in accordance with Chapter 6, part 6.2 of <strong>the</strong> Fair Work act 2009.Fur<strong>the</strong>r:a. Each party agrees to be bound by <strong>the</strong> arbitration decision of Fair Work Australiaand each party agrees it will not exercise a right of appeal against <strong>the</strong> decision.b. Before making its decision, Fair Work Australia will give <strong>the</strong> parties anopportunity to be heard formally on <strong>the</strong> matter(s) in dispute.c. In making its decision, Fair Work Australia will only have regard to <strong>the</strong> materials,including witness evidence, and submissions put before it at <strong>the</strong> hearing and willdisregard any admissions, concession, offers or claims made in conciliation.d. The parties will abide by any directions issued.e. Fair Work Australia will provide <strong>the</strong> decision in writing to <strong>the</strong> parties as quickly aspracticable after hearing <strong>the</strong> parties.Work to continue as normal(h)Until <strong>the</strong> dispute or grievance is resolved, work must continue in accordance with <strong>the</strong>custom and practice in existence prior to notification of <strong>the</strong> dispute or grievance.Exceptions to this clause shall exist:a. In cases of health and safety matters where existing conditions may place a party atrisk, orb. Where existing conditions may place ei<strong>the</strong>r party under unreasonable duresspending resolution of <strong>the</strong> matter.No party shall be prejudiced as to <strong>the</strong> final settlement by <strong>the</strong> continuation of work inaccordance with clause 34.35. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICECommunity Sector Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2009