Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Crown Melbourne Limited T/A Crown Casino

[2019] FWC 6125

[2019] FWC 6125

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437 - Application for a protected action ballot order

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
v
Crown Melbourne Limited T/A Crown Casino
(B2019/722)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK MELBOURNE, 2 SEPTEMBER 2019

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Crown Melbourne Limited T/A Crown Casino.

[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 Crown Melbourne Limited T/A Crown Casino (Respondent).

[2] On 2 September 2019, my Associate was advised that the Respondent did not object to the application.

[3] In the circumstances, I have decided to determine the matters on the papers without holding a hearing.

[4] On the basis of the material before me, including the statutory 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 PR711959

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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