Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union v SC Hydro Pty Ltd
Deputy President Hampton
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Applicant: Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union
Respondent: SC Hydro Pty Ltd
Ratio
The FWC has power under s.459(3) of the Fair Work Act 2009 to extend the 30-day period for commencement of protected industrial action by up to a further 30 days where the applicant for the protected action ballot order applies and the period has not previously been extended. The requirements of the statute having been met, the extension was granted.
Outcome
For applicant
granted
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Key facts · 4
- Protected action ballot PR786476 was held in matter B2025/664 and declared on 14 May 2025
- Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union applied to extend the 30-day period for commencement of protected industrial action
- SC Hydro Pty Ltd did not object to the application
- The original 30-day period had not been previously extended
Factors
For
- Statutory requirements of s.459(3) met: applicant for protected action ballot order applied for extension
- The 30-day period had not previously been extended
- No objection from respondent employer
Against
Legislation referenced
- Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) s.459(3)
Concept tags · 2
Principles · 1
articulates para 3
The FWC may extend the 30-day period for protected industrial action by up to 30 days where an applicant for the protected action ballot order applies and the period has not previously been extended.
Archived text (320 words)
1 Fair Work Act 2009 s.459 - Application to extend the 30 day period in which industrial action is authorised by protected action ballot Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union v SC Hydro Pty Ltd (B2025/931) DEPUTY PRESIDENT HAMPTON ADELAIDE, 16 JUNE 2025 Application to extend the 30 day period in relation to B2025/664. [1] This matter concerns the declaration of the result of a protected action ballot PR786476 held in matter B2025/664 and declared on 14 May 2025. [2] The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union has made an application pursuant to s.459(3) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act) to extend the 30 day period in which industrial action is authorised by the relevant protected action ballot. [3] Section 459(3) of the Act provides as follows: “(3) The FWC may extend the 30-day period referred to in subparagraph (1)(d)(i) by up to 30 days if: (a) an applicant for the protected action ballot order applies to the FWC for the period to be extended; and (b) the period has not previously been extended.” [4] The application contends that each of the relevant requirements have been met and that the period should be extended by a further 30 days from the expiry of the original 30 days. [5] SC Hydro Pty Ltd has not advised the Commission of any objection to this application. [6] I am satisfied that the relevant requirements of the Act have been met and that the application should be granted. [7] Accordingly, pursuant to section 459(3) of the Act, I order that the 30 day period for the commencement of protected industrial action for eligible employees who were subject to the ballot and are employed by the Employer be extended by a further 30 days. [2025] FWC 1662 DECISION [2025] FWC 1662 2 [8] This order will operate on and from 16 June 2025. DEPUTY PRESIDENT Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer <PR788238>