Transport Workers' Union of Australia v Hymix Australia Pty Limited

[2022] FWC 962

[2022] FWC 962

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.437—Protected action

Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
v

Hymix Australia Pty Limited

(B2022/334)

VICE PRESIDENT CATANZARITI SYDNEY, 27 APRIL 2022

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Hymix Australia Pty Limited

1. This is an application by the Transport Workers’ Union of Australia (NSW Branch) (Applicant) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Hymix Australia Pty Limited (Respondent).

1. On 22 April 2022, the Fair Work Commission was advised that the Respondent did not oppose the application.

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

1. On the basis of the material before me, including the statutory declaration of Ray Fitzpatrick of the Applicant declared on 19 April 2022, 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.

1. An Order has been separately issued in PR740807.

VICE PRESIDENT

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