United Voice New South Wales Branch v The Geo Group Australia Pty Ltd
[2011] FWA 7425
•28 OCTOBER 2011
[2011] FWA 7425 |
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DECISION |
Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action
United Voice - New South Wales Branch
v
The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd
(B2011/281)
COMMISSIONER HARRISON | SYDNEY, 28 OCTOBER 2011 |
Proposed protected action ballot by employees of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.
[1] This is an application pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by United Voice - New South Wales Branch (UV) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd (the respondent).
[2] My associate was advised by a representative of the respondent that it had been served with the application and that the respondent would not advance any opposition to an order being made. UV has provided a Statement of Mel Gatfield setting out the history of negotiations, which to date, have not resulted in any agreement.
[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 [PR516146] based on the draft order provided by UV has issued in conjunction with the decision.
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