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

[2014] FWC 3167

[2014] FWC 3167

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
Tenix Australia Pty Ltd
(B2014/760)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK BRISBANE, 14 MAY 2014

Application to extend the 30 day period in which industrial action is authorised by protected action ballot

[1] This application was made by the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia 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 13 May 2014 my associate was advised by the respondent that it did 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 matters set out in the Statutory Declaration of Cate Larkins declared on 13 May 2014, 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.

[5] An order giving effect to this decision is separately issued in PR550550.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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