Queensland Services, Industrial Union of Employees v Energex Limited

[2011] FWA 8703

[2011] FWA 8703

FAIR WORK AUSTRALIA

DECISION

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

Queensland Services, Industrial Union of Employees
v
Energex Limited
(B2011/4045)

SENIOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT HARRISON SYDNEY, 12 DECEMBER 2011

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Energex Limited .

[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by Queensland Services, Industrial Union of Employees (QSU).

[2] The matter was listed for hearing before me today. Energex Limited did not oppose the making of the order sought. I have considered the submissions made by the parties and the statement of Ms Rebecca Anne Smith, Senior Industrial Officer OF QSU dated 2 December 2011.

[3] 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 [PR517852] based on the draft provided by the QSU will issue at the same time as this decision.

SENIOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT

Appearances:

R. Smith for the Queensland Services, Industrial Union of Employees.

J. Myburgy for Energex Limited.

Hearing details:

2011.
Sydney/Brisbane (by video-link)
December 12.

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