Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd T/A Chubb Fire Safety

[2023] FWC 511

[2023] FWC 511

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.437—Protected action

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
v

Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd T/A Chubb Fire Safety

(B2023/177)

VICE PRESIDENT CATANZARITI SYDNEY, 1 MARCH 2023

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd T/A Chubb Fire Safety

1. This is an application by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia - Plumbing Division Queensland Divisional Branch (Applicant) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd T/A Chubb Fire Safety (Respondent).

1. On 28 February 2023, the Fair Work Commission was advised that the Respondent did not oppose the application.

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

1. On the basis of the material before me, including the statutory declaration of Michael Wiech of the Applicant declared on 27 February 2023, 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.

1. An Order has been separately issued in PR751313.

VICE PRESIDENT

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