Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union v VLI Drilling Pty Ltd

[2016] FWC 8548

[2016] FWC 8548

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
v
VLI Drilling Pty Ltd
(B2016/1224)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT DEAN SYDNEY, 30 NOVEMBER 2016

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of VLI Drilling Pty Ltd.

[1] On 18 November 2016 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 VLI Drilling Pty Ltd (the Respondent).

[2] The application was not opposed by the Respondent.

[3] The CFMEU has filed a statement of Mr J Drayton (a CFMEU Official) in support of the application.

[4] On the basis of the material before me, I am satisfied that there is a notification time in relation to the proposed agreement and that that the CFMEU has been, and is, genuinely trying to reach agreement with the Respondent. In accordance with s.443(1) of the Act, the order sought by the CFMEU must be made.

[5] An order has been separately issued in PR588001.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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