Maritime Union of Australia v Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd

[2014] FWC 1136

[2014] FWC 1136

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

Maritime Union of Australia
v
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd
(B2014/29)

COMMISSIONER SIMPSON BRISBANE, 14 FEBRUARY 2014

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd.

[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Maritime Union of Australia. The Maritime Union of Australia seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Port of Brisbane Pty ltd

[2] The Employer 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 of ss.443(1)(a) and (b) have been made met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order, PR547814, based on the draft provided by the Maritime Union of Australia will be issued at the same time as this decision.

COMMISSIONER

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<Price code A, PR547815>