Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union v Port Kembla Coal Terminal Ltd

[2017] FWC 1061

[2017] FWC 1061

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
v
Port Kembla Coal Terminal Ltd
(B2017/160)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT DEAN SYDNEY, 22 FEBRUARY 2017

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Port Kembla Coal Terminal Ltd.

[1] On 20 February 2017 the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (the CFMEU) made an application for a protected action ballot order pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). The application was made in respect of members of the CFMEU who are employees of Port Kembla Coal Terminal Ltd (the Respondent).

[2] The application was listed for hearing in Sydney on 22 February 2017. With consent of the parties a conference was conducted and agreement was subsequently reached as to the terms of a proposed order.

[3] On the basis of the material before me, and there being no opposition to the making of an order in the terms agreed, I am satisfied that the requirements in s.443 of the Act have been met. An order will be issued separately in PR590448.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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