The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union v Fletcher International Exports Pty Limited

[2013] FWC 4976

[2013] FWC 4976

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union
v
Fletcher International Exports Pty Limited
(B2013/1046)

SENIOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT HARRISON SYDNEY, 23 JULY 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Fletcher International Exports Pty Limited.

[1] This is an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union (AMIEU). The AMIEU seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Fletcher International Exports Pty Limited (the Employer).

[2] The Employer advised that it does not oppose the application. I have received, and rely upon a witness statement of Mr Mark Perkins, an AMIEU organiser, providing information about matters relevant to s.443 of the Act.

[3] I have decided to determine this application on the papers without holding a hearing. I am satisfied that each of the relevant requirements of the Act, and s.443 in particular, have been met. Accordingly, an order must be made. An order [PR539278] based on the draft order provided by the AMIEU will be issued in conjunction with this decision.

SENIOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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