Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v Dynamic Electrical Constructions Pty Limited T/A Dynelec (Australia)

[2023] FWC 384

[2023] FWC 384

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.459—Protected action

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

Dynamic Electrical Constructions Pty Limited T/A Dynelec (Australia)

(B2023/109)

VICE PRESIDENT CATANZARITI MELBOURNE, 15 FEBRUARY 2023

Application to extend the 30 day period in relation to B2022/1696

1. On 14 February 2023, the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (Applicant) made an application to the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) pursuant to s. 459(3) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) to extend the 30 day period for protected action authorised by a protected action ballot order, PR747856 made on 11 November 2022. The Order applies to certain employees of Dynamic Electrical Constructions Pty Limited T/A Dynelec (Australia) (the Respondent).

1. The ballot result, by which a majority of the relevant employees endorsed the proposed forms of protected industrial action, was declared on 4 January 2023. Pursuant to s. 459(1)(d)(i) of the Act, the 30 day period for protected action commenced on the date of the declaration of the results of the ballot and therefore expired at midnight on 2 February 2023.

1. On 14 February 2023, the Respondent advised the Commission via email that it does not oppose the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia’s application to extend the 30 day period for protected industrial action. Accordingly, I have determined the matter on the basis of the documentation filed.

1. In addressing s.459(3) of the Act, this application is made by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia who is the Applicant for which the protected action ballot order was issued. Furthermore, the period specified in s.459(1)(d)(i) has not been previously extended.

1. On that basis and on the material before me, I am satisfied that each of the relevant requirements of s.459 of the Act have been met and that a 30 day extension is appropriate. As the 30 day period expired at midnight on 2‎ ‎February‎ ‎2023, the extension period will operate from 2‎ ‎February‎ ‎2023.

1. An order has been separately issued in PR750640.

VICE PRESIDENT

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