The Australian Workers' Union v Production Services Network Pty Ltd

[2012] FWA 5042

[2012] FWA 5042

FAIR WORK AUSTRALIA

DECISION

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

The Australian Workers' Union
v
Production Services Network Pty Ltd
(B2012/881)

COMMISSIONER CARGILL SYDNEY, 14 JUNE 2012

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Production Services Network Pty Ltd (PSN).

[1] This is an application pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (theAct) by The Australian Workers’ Union, Greater New South Wales Branch (AWU) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Production Services Network Pty Ltd (the respondent) at the Kurnell Refinery in New South Wales.

[2] My associate received correspondence from the respondent acknowledging that it had been served with the application and did not contest the application.

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

[4] I am satisfied that the requirements in s.443(1) of the Act have been met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order [PR525123] has issued in conjunction with this decision.

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