United Workers' Union v Arnotts Biscuits Ltd

[2022] FWC 633

[2022] FWC 633

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.437—Protected action

United Workers’ Union
v

Arnotts Biscuits Ltd

(B2022/221)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT CLANCY MELBOURNE, 23 MARCH 2022

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Arnotts Biscuits Ltd

1. This is an application by the United Workers’ Union (Applicant) made under s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) for a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of Arnotts Biscuits Ltd (the Respondent).

1. On 23 March 2022, my Associate was advised that the Respondent did not object to 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 declaration of Benju Dulal of the Applicant 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 PR739576.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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