Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union v Lend Lease Infrastructure Pty Ltd

[2012] FWA 7882

[2012] FWA 7882

FAIR WORK AUSTRALIA

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
v
Lend Lease Infrastructure Pty Ltd
(B2012/1009)

COMMISSIONER BULL SYDNEY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2012

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Lend Lease Infrastructure Pty Ltd.

[1] This is an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU). It seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Lend Lease Infrastructure Pty Ltd (the Employer).

[2] The Employer advised that it does not oppose the application. Accordingly I have determined the matter on the basis of the documentation filed.

[3] In support of the application, the CFMEU filed a statement dated 10 September 2012 made by Mr Allen James Drew, the President of the CFMEU, Mining & Energy Division, New South Wales Energy District.

[4] For the purposes of s.443(1)(b) of the Act, I am satisfied on the basis of the unchallenged position of the CFMEU, that the CFMEU has been and is, genuinely trying to reach an agreement with the Employer.

[5] An order [PR529064] based on the draft order provided by the CFMEU is issued in conjunction with this decision.

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