“Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union” known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) v SPC Ardmona Operations Limited

[2013] FWC 1178

[2013] FWC 1178

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

“Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union” known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU)
v
SPC Ardmona Operations Limited
(B2013/37)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT BOOTH SYDNEY, 20 FEBRUARY 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of SPC Ardmona Operations Limited.

[1] This is an application pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the “Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union” known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) (the Applicant) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of SPC Ardmona Operations Limited (the Respondent).

[2] My associate was advised by Mr Brandon Hall, Human Resources Manager Operations, 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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