Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v MSS Strategic Medical and Rescue Pty Ltd

[2022] FWC 3188

[2022] FWC 3188

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.437—Protected action

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
v

MSS Strategic Medical and Rescue Pty Ltd

(B2022/1782)

VICE PRESIDENT CATANZARITI SYDNEY, 2 DECEMBER 2022

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of MSS Strategic Medical and Rescue 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 (Cth) (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of MSS Strategic Medical and Rescue Pty Ltd (Respondent).

1. On 1 December 2022, the Fair Work Commission was advised that the Respondent did not oppose the application.

1. In the circumstances, I have decided to determine the matter on the papers without holding a hearing.

1. On the basis of the material before me, including the statutory declaration of Andrew Smith of the Applicant declared on 30 November 2022, 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.

1. An Order has been separately issued in PR748530.

VICE PRESIDENT

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