69A. Limitation on power conferred by Section 69.

Notwithstanding section 69, the Director-General shall not inquire into, hear, decide or make any order in respect of any claim, dispute or purported dispute which, in accordance with the Industrial Relations Act 1967;

(a) is pending in any inquiry or proceedings under that Act;

(b) has been decided upon by the Minister under section 20(3) of that Act; or

(c ) has been referred to, or is pending in any proceedings before, the Industrial Court.