Independent Education Union of Australia v Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland- Newcastle Trading as the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office T/A Diocese of Maitland- Newcastle..

[2024] FWC 1128

[2024] FWC 1128

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.437—Protected action

Independent Education Union of Australia
v

Roman Catholic Church For The Diocese Of Maitland- Newcastle Trading As The Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office T/A Diocese Of Maitland- Newcastle Catholic Schools Office

(B2024/493)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT SAUNDERS NEWCASTLE, 1 MAY 2024

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland- Newcastle trading as the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office

1. The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEU) has made an application under s 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle trading as the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office (Respondent).

1. At a directions hearing on 30 April 2024, the Respondent informed the Fair Work Commission that it withdrew its objections to the ballot questions proposed by the IEU and did not oppose the making of the orders sought by the IEU.

1. On the basis of the material filed by the Respondent, I am satisfied that the requirements in Part 3-3 of the Act for a protected action ballot order have been met.

1. An order will be separately issued in PR774379.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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