The Australian Workers' Union v Sandvik Australia Pty Ltd

[2012] FWA 4727

[2012] FWA 4727

FAIR WORK AUSTRALIA

DECISION

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

The Australian Workers' Union
v
Sandvik Australia Pty Ltd
(B2012/143)

COMMISSIONER CARGILL SYDNEY, 1 JUNE 2012

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Sandvik Australia Pty Ltd .

[1] This is an application pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (theAct) by The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Sandvik Australia Pty Ltd (the respondent).

[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 [PR524720] based on the draft order provided by the AWU has issued in conjunction with this decision.

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