Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v DP World Brisbane Pty Limited

[2016] FWC 3109

[2016] FWC 3109

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
DP World Brisbane Pty Limited
(B2016/538)

COMMISSIONER SIMPSON BRISBANE, 18 MAY 2016

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of DP World Brisbane Pty Limited.

[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU). The CEPU seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of DP World Brisbane Pty Limited (the Employer).

[2] The Employer has advised 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, PR580447, based on the draft provided by the CEPU, will be issued with this decision.

COMMISSIONER

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