Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union, The

[2015] FWC 1456

[2015] FWC 1456

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437 - Application for a protected action ballot order

Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union, The
(B2015/331)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT ASBURY BRISBANE, 3 MARCH 2015

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Cannon Hill Services Pty Ltd T/A Australian Country Choice.

[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union (the AMIEU). The AMIEU seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Cannon Hill Services Pty Ltd T/A Australian Country Choice (Employer).

[2] The Employer has advised that it does not oppose the application.

[3] In the circumstances I have decided to determine the matter on the papers as I am satisfied it is not necessary to hold a hearing.

[4] The AMIEU has filed an affidavit of Rob Barton in support of the application. Mr Barton is an organiser for the AMIEU. I am satisfied that the requirements in ss443(1)(a) and (b) have been met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order [PR561572] based on the draft provided by the AMIEU will issue at the same time as this decision.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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