Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v AW Edwards Pty Limited
[2021] FWC 194
•15 JANUARY 2021
| [2021] FWC 194 |
| FAIR WORK COMMISSION |
DECISION |
Fair Work Act 2009
s.459—Protected action
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
v
AW Edwards Pty Limited
(B2021/15)
DEPUTY PRESIDENT DEAN | SYDNEY, 15 JANUARY 2021 |
Application to extend the 30-day period in relation to B2020/702.
[1] On 15 January 2021, the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) made an application to the Fair Work Commission pursuant to s. 459(3) of the Fair Work Act 2009 to extend the 30 day period for protected action authorised by a protected action ballot order, PR724474 (the Order) made on 11 November 2020. The Order applies to certain employees of AW Edwards Pty Limited (the Respondent).
[2] The ballot result, by which a majority of the relevant employees endorsed the proposed forms of protected industrial action, was declared on 23 December 2020. Pursuant to s.459(1)(d)(i) of the Act, the 30 day period for protected action commenced on the date of the declaration of the results of the ballot and therefore expires at midnight on 21 January 2021.
[3] The CFMMEU’s application to extend the 30 day period for protected industrial action is not opposed by the Respondent. Accordingly, I have decided to determine the matter on the basis of the documentation filed.
[4] In addressing s.459(3) of the Act, this application is made by the CFMMEU who is the applicant for which the protected action ballot order was issued. Furthermore, the period specified in s.459(1)(d)(i) has not been previously extended.
[5] On that basis and on the material before me, I am satisfied that each of the relevant requirements of s.459 of the Act has been met and that a 30 day extension is appropriate. As the 30 day period expired at midnight on 21 January 2021, the extension period will operate from 21 January 2021.
[6] An order has been separately issued in PR726192.
DEPUTY PRESIDENT
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