The Australian Workers' Union v Greyhound Racing Victoria

[2021] FWC 2295

[2021] FWC 2295

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

The Australian Workers’ Union
v
Greyhound Racing Victoria
(B2021/287)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK MELBOURNE, 26 APRIL 2021

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Greyhound Racing Victoria.

[1] This is an application by the Australian Workers’ Union (Applicant) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Greyhound Racing Victoria (Respondent).

[2] On 23 April 2021, my Associate was advised that the Respondent did not object to the application.

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

[4] On the basis of the material before me, including the declaration of Mr Steve Bonica of the Applicant 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.

[5] An order has been separately issued in PR728957.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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