The Australian Workers' Union v Winchester Australia Limited

[2013] FWC 5251

[2013] FWC 5251

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

The Australian Workers’ Union
v
Winchester Australia Limited
(B2013/1076)

COMMISSIONER RYAN MELBOURNE, 1 AUGUST 2013

Proposed protected action ballot by employees of Winchester Australia Limited.

[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 employees of Winchester Australia Limited (the respondent).

[2] My associate received correspondence from the respondent acknowledging that it does not oppose the application.

[3] The AWU filed a Statement of Tanya Green, an Organiser of the AWU, detailing how the AWU says it has been and is genuinely trying to reach agreement with the respondent.

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

[5] 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 [PR539638] has issued in conjunction with this decision.

COMMISSIONER

Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer

<Price code A, PR539639>