The Australian Workers' Union v Accolade Wines Australia Ltd

[2014] FWC 852

[2014] FWC 852

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

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

The Australian Workers' Union
v
Accolade Wines Australia Ltd
(B2014/489)

SENIOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT HARRISON SYDNEY, 5 FEBRUARY 2014

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Accolade Wines Australia Ltd.

[1] This is an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU). The AWU seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Accolade Wines Australia Ltd at its Stanley Winery (Employer).

[2] The Employer advised that it does not oppose the application. I have received, and rely upon a witness statement of Mr Adam Algate, an AWU 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 [PR547439] based on the draft order provided by the AWU will be issued in conjunction with this decision.

SENIOR DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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