Independent Education Union of Australia v Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association

[2013] FWC 8846

[2013] FWC 8846

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437 - Application for a protected action ballot order

Independent Education Union of Australia
v
Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association
(B2013/284)

Educational services
COMMISSIONER BOOTH	BRISBANE, 12 NOVEMBER 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association.

[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Independent Education Union of Australia (the Applicant). The Applicant seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (the Respondent).

[2] The Respondent has advised that it does not oppose the application.

[3] In the circumstances I have decided to determine the matter on the papers as I am satisfied it is not necessary to hold a hearing.

[4] I am satisfied that the requirements in ss443(1)(a) and (b) have been met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order [PR544385] based on the draft provided by the Applicant will issue at the same time as this decision.

COMMISSIONER

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