Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers, The v PB Towage (Australia) Pty Ltd

[2014] FWC 7570

[2014] FWC 7570

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers, The
v
PB Towage (Australia) Pty Ltd
(B2014/1512)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT BOOTH SYDNEY, 24 OCTOBER 2014

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of PB Towage (Australia) Pty Ltd.

[1] This is an application pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the “The Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers” (AIMPE) (the Applicant) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of PB Towage (Australia) Pty Ltd (the Respondent).

[2] My associate was advised by Ms Nikki Carter, Employee Relations Manager for the Respondent, that the Respondent would not advance any opposition to an order being made.

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

[4] I am satisfied that the requirements in s.443(1) of the Act have been met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order based on the draft order provided by the Applicant has issued in conjunction with the decision.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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