Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v Broadspectrum (Qld) Infrastructure Pty Ltd

[2021] FWC 1259

[2021] FWC 1259

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
v
Broadspectrum (QLD) Infrastructure Pty Ltd
(B2021/148)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT DEAN SYDNEY, 9 MARCH 2021

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Broadspectrum (QLD) Infrastructure Pty Ltd.

[1] This is an application by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia, Electrical Division, Qld and NT Divisional Branch (ETU) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Broadspectrum (QLD) Infrastructure Pty Ltd (Respondent).

[2] On 9 March 2021, the Commission was advised that the Respondent did not oppose 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 Daniel McGaw of the ETU made on 8 March 2021, setting out the steps taken by them in bargaining with the Respondent and that they have been, and are, 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 PR727608.

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