Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v ABC Paper and Paper Mill Pty Limited

[2021] FWC 6034

[2021] FWC 6034

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
v
ABC Paper and Paper Mill Pty Limited
(B2021/932)

VICE PRESIDENT CATANZARITI SYDNEY, 1 OCTOBER 2021

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of ABC Paper and Paper Mill Pty Limited

[1] This is an application by the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (Applicant) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of ABC Paper and Paper Mill Pty Limited (Respondent).

[2] On 30 September 2021, the Fair Work Commission was advised that the Respondent 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 statutory declaration of Alison Rudman of the Applicant declared on 29 September 2021, 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.

[5] An Order has been separately issued in PR734473.

VICE PRESIDENT

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