Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union

[2023] FWC 727

[2023] FWC 727

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.516—Right of entry

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union

(RE2023/247)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK MELBOURNE, 24 MARCH 2023

Application for extension of right of entry permit of Patrick Joseph Farrelly

1. On 24 February 2023 the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union

(CFMMEU) applied under s.512 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) for an entry permit to be issued to Patrick Joseph Farrelly, an Organiser employed by the CFMMEU. On 23 March 2023 the CFMMEU also applied under s.516 of the Act for Mr Farrelly’s current entry permit to be
extended, pending the determination of the s.512 application.

1. Mr Farrelly’s current entry permit is due to expire on 24 March 2023 being the date of this decision.

1. I am satisfied that the requirements set out in ss.516(2)(a), (b) and (c) of the Act have been met and the application for the issue of a new right of entry permit will be dealt with in a

prompt manner.

1. Accordingly, I grant an extension to the expiry date of the right of entry permit of

Mr Farrelly (RE2020/165) until 24 April 2023.

1. An order giving effect to this decision is separately issued in PR760606.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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