452Compilation of roll of voters

452 Compilation of roll of voters

(1) This section applies if:

(a) the protected action ballot agent is the Australian Electoral Commission; or

(b) the FWC has directed the protected action ballot agent to comply with this section.

Note: If this section does not apply, the protected action ballot agent must comply with directions given by the FWC in relation to the matters dealt with by this section (see section 450).

(2) As soon as practicable after receiving a copy of the protected action ballot order, the protected action ballot agent must compile the roll of voters for the protected action ballot.

(3) For the purpose of compiling the roll of voters, the protected action ballot agent may direct, in writing, the employer of the employees who are to be balloted, or the applicant for the order (or both), to give to the ballot agent:

(a) the names of the employees included in the group or groups of employees specified in the protected action ballot order; and

(b) any other information that it is reasonable for the protected action ballot agent to require to assist in compiling the roll of voters.