Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Transdev Sydney Ferries Pty Ltd

[2022] FWC 2262

[2022] FWC 2262

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.437—Protected action

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
v

Transdev Sydney Ferries Pty Ltd

(B2022/1267)

VICE PRESIDENT CATANZARITI SYDNEY, 25 AUGUST 2022

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Transdev Sydney Ferries Pty Ltd

1. This is an application by the Maritime Union of Australia Division of 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 Transdev Sydney Ferries Pty Ltd (Respondent).

1. 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 Nathan Joseph Donato of the Applicant declared on 19 August 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 PR745173.

VICE PRESIDENT

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