Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Adbri Masonry Pty Ltd

[2020] FWC 6272

[2020] FWC 6272

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
v
Adbri Masonry Pty Ltd
(B2020/740)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK MELBOURNE, 23 NOVEMBER 2020

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Adbri Masonry Pty Ltd.

[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 (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Adbri Masonry Pty Ltd (Respondent).

[2] On 23 November 2020, my Associate was advised that the Respondent did not object to 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 declaration of Ms I Baxter of the Applicant 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 PR724789.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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