Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v Lend Lease Infrastructure Services Pty Ltd

[2013] FWC 7564

[2013] FWC 7564

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.459 - Application to extend the 30 day period in which industrial action is authorised by protected action ballot

Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
v
Lend Lease Infrastructure Services Pty Ltd
(B2013/1268)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK MELBOURNE, 26 SEPTEMBER 2013

Application to extend the 30-day period in relation to B2013/1074.

[1] This application was made by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia was made under s. 459 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) to extend the 30 day period in which industrial action is authorised by protected action ballot.

[2] On 26 September 2013 my associate was advised by the respondent that it was aware of the application and would 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 unchallenged position of the respondent, I am satisfied that the requirements in s.459 (3) of the Act have been met. Accordingly, I will make an order that the period in which industrial action is authorised by protected action ballot be extended for a 30 day period.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK

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