Australian Maritime Officers' Union, The v Transdev Brisbane Ferries Pty Ltd

[2015] FWC 7406

[2015] FWC 7406

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

Australian Maritime Officers’ Union, The
v
Transdev Brisbane Ferries Pty Ltd
(B2015/1398)

COMMISSIONER SIMPSON BRISBANE, 29 OCTOBER 2015

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Transdev Brisbane Ferries Pty Ltd.

[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Australian Maritime Officers’ Union. The Australian Maritime Officers’ Union seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Transdev Brisbane Ferries Pty Ltd.

[2] The Employer has advised in writing 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] I am satisfied that the requirements of ss 443(1)(a) and (b) have been made met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order, PR573346, based on the amended draft provided by the Australian Maritime Officers’ Union will be issued at the same time as this decision.

COMMISSIONER

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<Price code A, PR573351>