Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd

[2013] FWC 8334

[2013] FWC 8334

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
Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd
(B2013/1350)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT ASBURY BRISBANE, 24 OCTOBER 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd.

[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 Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd (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] On the basis of the submissions of the CEPU and a sworn statement made by Mr Daniel McGaw, Organiser for the CEPU, I am satisfied that the requirements in ss443(1)(a) and (b) have been met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An Order [PR543689] based on the draft provided by the CEPU will issue at the same time as this Decision.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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