Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v FMP Group Pty Limited

[2023] FWC 473

[2023] FWC 473

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

FMP Group Pty Limited

(B2023/167)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT CLANCY MELBOURNE, 27 FEBRUARY 2023

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of FMP Group Pty Limited.

1. This is an application by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (Applicant) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of FMP Group Pty Limited (Respondent).

1. The Respondent was given multiple opportunities to comment on the application but chose not to do so.

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 declaration of Ms Chelsea Hill of the Applicant 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 PR751188.
   

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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