The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia v Stanwell Corporation Limited

[2022] FWC 1042

[2022] FWC 1042

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.437—Protected action

The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia
v

Stanwell Corporation Limited

(B2022/353)

VICE PRESIDENT CATANZARITI MELBOURNE, 9 MAY 2022

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Stanwell Corporation Limited

1. This is an application by the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (Applicant) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Stanwell Corporation Limited (Respondent).

1. On 3 May 2022, the Fair Work Commission was advised that the Respondent did not oppose the application.

1. In the circumstances, I have decided to determine the matter on the papers without holding a hearing.

1. On the basis of the material before me, including the statutory declaration of Thomas Whibley of the Applicant declared on 22 April 2021, setting out the steps taken by it in bargaining with the Respondent and that it has been, and is, genuinely trying to reach agreement with the Respondent, I am satisfied that there is a notification time in relation to the proposed agreement and that the requirements in s.443(1) of the Act have been met.

1. An Order has been separately issued in PR741265.

VICE PRESIDENT

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