Application by Patrick Stevedores Holdings Pty Ltd

[2016] FWC 464

[2016] FWC 464

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.425 - Application to suspend protected industrial action, cooling off
Patrick Stevedores Holdings Pty Ltd
v
The Maritime Union of Australia
(B2016/212)
VICE PRESIDENT WATSON	MELBOURNE, 22 JANUARY 2016

Application by Patrick Stevedores Holdings Pty Ltd to suspend industrial action, cooling off -

Fair Work Act 2009, s.425.

[1]        This decision concerns an application by Patrick Stevedores Holdings Pty Ltd

(Patrick) for an order under s.425 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) that protected industrial

action that is being engaged in by employees of Patrick who are members of The Maritime

Union of Australia (MUA) be suspended.

[2]        I am satisfied that suspension of the protected industrial action is appropriate taking

into account the matters specified in s.425 of the Act. I determine that the suspension will be

for a period of 35 days from the date of this decision.

[3]        Full reasons for my decision in this matter will be issued in due course.

VICE PRESIDENT

Appearances:

Mr D. Perry and Mr S. Crilly, of counsel, for Patrick Stevedores Holdings Pty Ltd.

Mr S. Crawshaw SC, on behalf of the MUA, with Ms E. Palmer and Ms S. Andronikos.

[2016] FWC 464

Hearing details:

2016.

Melbourne.

21 January.

Final written submissions:

Patrick Stevedores Holdings Pty Ltd on 21 January 2016.

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