United Workers' Union v Ricegrowers Limited T/A SunRice, CopRice Feeds and Australian Grain Storage Pty Ltd

[2021] FWC 6496

[2021] FWC 6496

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.437—Protected action

United Workers’ Union
v
Ricegrowers Limited T/A SunRice, CopRice Feeds and Australian Grain Storage Pty Ltd
(B2021/1166)

VICE PRESIDENT CATANZARITI SYDNEY, 2 DECEMBER 2021

Proposed protected action ballot of employees of Ricegrowers Limited

[1] This is an application by the United Workers’ Union (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 Ricegrowers Limited T/A SunRice, CopRice Feeds and Australian Grain Storage Pty Ltd (Respondent).

[2] The Fair Work Commission was advised that the Respondent did not wish to be heard on the application.

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

[4] On the basis of the material before me, including the statutory declaration of Thomas Czech of the Applicant declared on 23 November 2021, 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.

[5] An Order has been separately issued in PR736367.

VICE PRESIDENT

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