Australian Federation of Air Pilots v Lloyd Helicopters Pty Ltd T/A CHC Helicopters (Australia)

[2020] FWC 5397

[2020] FWC 5397

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

Australian Federation of Air Pilots
v
Lloyd Helicopters Pty Ltd T/A CHC Helicopters (Australia)
(B2020/607)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK MELBOURNE, 9 OCTOBER 2020

Application by Australian Federation of Air Pilots (282V).

[1] This is an application by the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (Applicant) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Lloyd Helicopters Pty Ltd T/A CHC Helicopters (Australia) (Respondent).

[2] On 7 October 2020, my Associate was advised that the Respondent did not object to the application.

[3] In the circumstances, I have decided to determine the matter on the papers without holding a hearing.

[4] On the basis of the material before me, including the declaration of Mr D Stephens of the Applicant setting out the steps taken by it in bargaining with the Respondent and that it has been, and is, genuinely trying to reach agreement with the Respondent, I am satisfied that there is a notification time in relation to the proposed agreement and that the requirements in s.443(1) of the Act have been met.

[5] An order has been separately issued in PR723441.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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