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[2013] FWC 1163
procedural. Order granted - Protected action ballot order PR534256 issued
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The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission for a protected action ballot order, which would allow employees to vote on taking industrial action. The employer, UGL Resources, did not oppose the application. Commissioner Simpson decided the matter without a hearing and was satisfied that the legal requirements were met, so the order was granted.
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s.437 - Application for a protected action ballot order
"Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU)
Proposed protected action ballot by employees of UGL Resources Pty Ltd.
[1] This decision concerns an application made pursuant to s.437 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union (AMWU). The AMWU seeks a protected action ballot order in relation to certain employees of UGL Resources Pty Ltd.
[2] The Employer has advised that it does not oppose the application.
[3] In the circumstances I have decided to determine the matter on the papers as I am satisfied it is not necessary to hold a hearing.
[4] I am satisfied that the requirements in ss 443(1)(a) and (b) have been met and that, accordingly, an order must be made. An order, PR534256, based on the draft provided by the AMWU will issue at the same time as this decision.
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Order granted - Protected action ballot order PR534256 issued