2007 September transcripts

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adjournment

To end proceedings or to suspend them to another time or place.

appeal

To request that a decision of a single member of the Commission be reviewed by a Full Bench to determine if the decision made is consistent with the Fair Work Act 2009. An appeal can only be made on the grounds that an error of law or fact has been made. A person must seek the permission of the Commission to lodge an appeal by lodging a Form F7—Notice of Appeal.

bullying at work

Bullying at work, as defined by the Fair Work Act 2009, occurs when:

  • a person or a group of people behaves unreasonably and repeatedly towards a worker or a group of workers while at work, and
  • the behaviour creates a risk to health and safety.

Bullying does not include reasonable management action carried out in a reasonable manner.

bullying policy

A formal procedure outlining the processes used, including disciplinary measures, to resolve bullying in the workplace. A policy would normally include definitions of bullying, a worker's responsibility in relation to bullying and the step by step process that should be adopted when bullying is reported.

code of conduct

A set of rules and responsibilities that govern an organisation. A code of conduct generally sets out appropriate and inappropriate behaviour of employees within an organisation.

Commission

Abbreviation for Fair Work Commission.

Commonwealth

Refers to the Commonwealth government or an Australian territory.

conference

A private proceeding conducted by a Fair Work Commission Member.

constitutionally covered business

A constitutionally covered business is:

  • a proprietary limited company
  • a foreign corporation
  • a trading or financial corporation formed within the limits of the Commonwealth
  • the Commonwealth
  • the Commonwealth authority
  • a body corporate incorporated in a territory
  • a business or organisation conducted principally in a territory or Commonwealth place.

It does not include sole traders, partnerships, some state government employees, corporations whose main activity is not trading or financial.

decision

A judgment or conclusion reached after considering the facts and law. A decision in relation to a matter before the Commission can include the names of the parties and will generally outline the basis for the application, comment on the evidence provided and include the judgment of the Commission in relation to the matter. A decision can be made by a single member or a Full Bench of the Commission. It is legally enforceable.

directions

Instructions given to the parties by the Commission that set out a timetable in accordance with which they must file in the Commission and serve on each other an outline of submissions, witness statements and any supporting documents.

evidence

Information which tends to prove or disprove the existence of particular belief, fact or proposition. Certain evidence may or may not be accepted by the Commission, however the Commission is not bound the normal rules of evidence. Evidence is usually contained within or attached to a witness statement or provided verbally by a witness in a hearing.

Fair Work Act 2009

The principal Commonwealth law governing Australia's workplace relations system. Go to the Fair Work Act 2009.

Fair Work Commission

Australia's independent, national workplace relations tribunal, established under the Fair Work Act 2009, from July 2009 to December 2012. Fair Work Australia assumed the functions of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, and the Australian Fair Pay Commission and the agreement-making function of the Workplace Authority. Fair Work Australia was renamed the Fair Work Commission on 1 January 2013.

Full Bench

A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission is convened by the Fair Work Commission President and comprises at least three Fair Work Commission Members, one of whom must be a Deputy President. Full Benches are convened to hear appeals, matters of significant national interest and various other matters specifically provided for in the Fair Work Act 2009.

harassment

Unwanted and offensive conduct or behaviour by a person or persons directed towards another person based on an attribute such as a person’s age, gender, race, religion or a disability. Harassment can be physical or psychological.

hearing

A public proceeding conducted by a Fair Work Commission Member. A hearing is generally more formal than a conference, and may be held if the matter can't be resolved at mediation, conciliation or conference.

jurisdiction

The scope of the Commission’s power and what the Commission can and cannot do. The power of the Commission to deal with matters is contained in legislation. The Commission can only deal with matters for which it has been given power by the Commonwealth Parliament.

jurisdictional objection

An objection to an application on the basis that the Fair Work Commission does not have jurisdiction to deal with the matter. A jurisdictional objection is not simply that the respondent thinks the applicant's case has no merit.

matter

A case or legal proceeding before the Commission.

mediation

An informal, confidential and voluntary process. It is one of the processes used by the Commission to facilitate the resolution of a grievance or a dispute between parties by helping them reach an agreement.

Member

A person appointed by the Governor-General to decide matters at the Commission. A Member may be the President, a Vice President, a Deputy President or a Commissioner.

non-constitutional corporation

An entity that is not a constitutional corporation. The following are not constitutional corporations:

  • sole traders
  • partnerships
  • some state government bodies
  • corporations whose activities do not include significant trading or financial functions (e.g. some charities).

order

An order is a ruling made by a Fair Work Commission Member after he or she hears your case. Once an order has been made, anyone bound by that order must follow it.

outcome

The end result of an application made to the Commission.

outline of submissions

A written document that clearly sets out the key elements of a case. All facts, information and evidence that you wish to bring to the attention of the Commission should be included in your outline of submissions.

partnership

An organisation in which two or more persons carry on a business together and it is not a constitutional corporation as defined.

party

A person or organisation involved in a matter before the Commission. A party is generally known as either an applicant or a respondent. 

principal

A person or business that has entered into a contract for services with an independent contractor.

private enterprise

A business owned and operated by private individuals for profit, instead of by a government or its agencies.

procedural fairness

When persons are treated equally or fairly before the law (also known as due process). For example, procedural fairness occurs when both parties to a dispute have an opportunity to be heard or to defend themselves.

pty ltd

A proprietary limited company. A constitutionally covered business.

reasonable management action

In relation to an anti-bullying application, reasonable management action is the action or behaviour of management that is considered to be carried out in a reasonable manner. Reasonable management action does not constitute workplace bullying.

Reasonable management action may include:

  • performance management processes
  • disciplinary action for misconduct
  • informing a worker about unsatisfactory work performance or inappropriate work behaviour
  • asking a worker to perform reasonable duties in keeping with their job, and
  • maintaining reasonable workplace goals and standards.

In each of these examples, if they are not carried out in a reasonable manner, then they could still be considered bullying.

service/to serve

A requirement to send a copy of a document (and all supporting documents) to another party or their representative, usually within a specified period. A person’s obligation to serve documents can be met in a number of ways. The acceptable ways in which a document can be served are listed in Parts 7 and 8 of the Fair Work Commissions Rules 2013.

sole trader

An organisation in which one person is responsible for the business.

WHS

Abbreviation for work health and safety.

WHS state or territory regulator

A body established by a state or territory government which regulates WHS laws in a particular state or territory. To find contact details for the regulator in your state or territory, go to the Enquiries page.

witness statement

A person who gives evidence in relation to something they saw, heard or experienced. A witness is required to take oath or affirmation before giving evidence at a formal hearing. The witness will be examined by the party that called them and may be cross examined by the opposing party to test their evidence.

worker

In relation to an anti-bullying application, the definition of a worker is drawn from the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. A worker can include:

  • an employee
  • a contractor or subcontractor
  • a person employed by a labour hire company who is working at a particular business or organisation
  • an outworker
  • an apprentice or a trainee
  • a work experience student
  • a volunteer.

Only people who are considered to be workers may apply for an order to stop bullying at work.

workplace

A place where a person performs work.

workplace bullying

See bullying at work.

Week 6

None available

Week 5

C2007/2884 s.120 appeal to Full Bench by Vidler, Nijel Lyel – Watson SDP, O’Callaghan SDP, Gay C - 28 September

C2007/3577 & C2007/3580 s.133 application of RAO Schedule - orders re representation rights of employees by AWU-Queensland and AMWU & others - Lawler VP - 28 September

BP2007/3639 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by AMWU and AMR Hewitts Print Packaging Pty Ltd – Simmonds C – 28 September

C2007/862 and others clause 29 Schedule 6 – application for variation of transitional awards – general by LHMU – Smith C - 27 September

C2007/2960 s.120 appeal to Full Bench by Hi Security Fencing Systems Pty Ltd – Watson SDP, Hamilton DP, Simmonds C - 27 September

C2007/3238 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by TWU and Qantas Airways Limited – Raffaelli C – 27 September

BP2007/3637 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by AMWU and Krueger Transport Equipment Pty Ltd – Blair C – 27 September

C2007/715 and others s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by CFMEU-Construction and General Division – Larkin C - 27 September

C2007/3024 s.120 appeal to Full Bench by Illiadis, Yasmin – Giudice J, Lacy SDP, Cargill C - 26 September

BP2007/3201 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by CEPU and Australian Postal Corporation – Lawler VP – 26 September

BP2007/3456 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by TWU and Gate Gourmet Services Pty Ltd – Raffaelli C – 26 September

BP2007/3627 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by CEPU and Chubb Fire Safety Limited – Simmonds C – 26 September

C2007/592 & C2007/701 s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by LHMU – Raffaelli C - 26 September

C2007/3128 and others s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU – Whelan C - 26 September

C2007/458 and others clause 29 Schedule 6 – application for variation of transitional awards – general by LHMU – Smith C - 25 September

C2007/59 s.120 appeal to Full Bench by Budd, Robert Ronald – Giudice J, Lacy SDP, Cargill C - 25 September

C2007/3505 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by ACI Operations Pty Limited (O-I Sydney) and CEPU – Blair C – 25 September

BP2007/3627 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by CEPU and Chubb Fire Safety Limited – Simmonds C – 25 September

C2007/3100 s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU – Whelan C - 25 September

C2007/3148 & C2007/3246 s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU – Whelan C - 25 September

C2007/3164 and others s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU – Whelan C - 25 September

C2007/3169 and others s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU – Whelan C - 25 September

C2007/3205 s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU – Whelan C - 25 September

C2007/3214 & C2007/3552 s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU – Whelan C - 25 September

C2007/3216 s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU – Whelan C - 25 September

C2007/3227 & C2007/3102 s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU – Whelan C - 25 September

C2007/2771 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by ACI Operations Pty Limited (O-I Sydney) and CEPU – Blair C – 24 September

C2007/3538 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by ASU and Qantas Airways Limited – Kaufman SDP – 24 September

BP2007/3606 and others s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by APESMA and Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency & others – Smith C – 24 September

C2007/3589 & C2007/3585 s.496(1) application for order against industrial action (federal system) by Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems Australia Ltd and AMWU & other – Watson SDP – 24 September

Week 4

C2007/763 and others clause 29 Schedule 6 – application for variation of transitional awards – general by TWU – Whelan C - 21 September

C2007/820 and others clause 29 Schedule 6 – application for variation of transitional awards – general by TWU – Whelan C - 21 September

C2007/3495 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by NUW and Australian Pacific Paper Products – Watson SDP – 21 September

C2007/3579 s.496(1) application for order against industrial action (federal system) by Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd and FAAA – Kaufman SDP – 21 September

C2007/3343 and others s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by FSU – Smith C - 21 September

C2007/3036 s.560(1) application to be bound by an award (new organisation) by Tri Distributors Australia Pty Ltd – Spencer C - 21 September

AG2007/601 clause 14 Schedule 9 – application whether an employer is bound by a pre-reform certified agreement by ANF – Cribb C - 20 September

C2007/458 and others clause 29 Schedule 6 – application for variation of transitional awards – general by LHMU – Smith C - 20 September

C2007/654 and others clause 29 Schedule 6 – application for variation of transitional awards – general by LHMU & others – Larkin C - 20 September

C2007/3032 s.120 appeal to Full Bench by Gridcomm Pty Ltd – Watson VP, Drake SDP, Roberts C - 20 September

C2007/3030 s.120 appeal to Full Bench by McCoy, Clayton – Watson VP, Drake SDP, Roberts C - 19 September

C2007/2952 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by Rail Corporation New South Wales and ARTBIU-New South Wales Branch & other – Larkin C – 19 September

BP20073604 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by AEU and Department of Education & Early Childhood Development – Kaufman SDP – 19 September

C2007/3567 s.496(1) application for order against industrial action (federal system) by Bluescope steel Limited and AWU – Cartwright SDP – 19 September

C2007/2933 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by UFUA and Transfield Services Australia Pty Ltd – Lawler VP – 18 September

C2007/3003 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by AMWU and Venture Industries Aust Pty Ltd – Blair C – 18 September

BP2007/3201 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by CEPU and Australian Postal Corporation – Lawler VP – 18 September

D2006/76 s.278(1) application of RAO Schedule - commission to be advised of breaches of Part or rules by AHA-New South Wales Branch – Watson VP – 18 September

C2007/3003 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by AMWU and Venture Industries Aust Pty Ltd – Blair C – 17 September

Week 3

BP2007/3211 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by CFMEU and Chevron Glass Pty Ltd – O’Callaghan SDP – 14 September

BP2007/3476 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by AMIEU and Cannon Hill Services Pty Ltd – Bacon C – 14 September

C2007/567 s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by LHMU – Raffaelli C - 14 September

C2007/3123 and others s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by ASU, clause 29 Schedule 6 – application for variation of transitional awards – general by ASU – Harrison SDP - 14 September

AG2007/600 s.170MGpre-reform Act - application to terminate agreement (valid majority) by Adaban Pty Ltd and CEPU & other – Ives VP – 13 September

BP2007/414 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by NUW and Corporate Express Australia Limited – Raffaelli C – 13 September

C2007/3529 s.496(1) application for order against industrial action (federal system) by Toll North Pty Ltd and TWU – Hoffman C – 13 September

C2007/576 & C2007/643 s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by LHMU – Raffaelli C - 13 September

C2007/666 and others s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by LHMU – Raffaelli C - 13 September

C2007/700 and others s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by CFMEU – Raffaelli C - 13 September

C2007/3481 s.595(5) application for an order that a new employer not be bound by a award by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and CPSU – Watson VP - 13 September

C2007/3313 clause 4 Schedule 10 – application for orders representation rights of transitionally registered associations of employees by Mount Isa Mines Pty Ltd and AWU of Employees & others – Harrison SDP - 12 September

C2007/2791 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by TWU and Swire Cold Storage Pty Ltd – Lewin C – 12 September

C2007/2873 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by CFMEU and St George Concrete Pumping Services Pty Ltd – Redmond C – 12 September

C2007/2933 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by UFUA and Transfield Services Australia Pty Ltd – Lawler VP – 12 September

C2007/3238 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by TWU and Qantas Airways Limited – Raffaelli C – 12 September

C2007/3407 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by FAAA and Qantas Airways Limited – Raffaelli C – 12 September

AG2007/595 s.170MH pre-reform Act - application to terminate agreement (public interest) by Gary Langford Electrical and CEPU – Ives VP – 12 September

AG2007/599 & AG2007/602 s.170MH pre-reform Act - application to terminate agreement (public interest) by Advanced Security & Electrical Services Pty Ltd and CEPU & others – Ives VP – 12 September

BP2007/3456 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by TWU and Gate Gourmet Services Pty Ltd – Raffaelli C – 12 September

BP2007/3457 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by AMWU and Thiess Pty Ltd – Spencer C – 12 September

BP2007/3173 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by CFMEU and Cleary Bros (Bombo) Pty Ltd – Redmond C – 12 September

BP2007/3201 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by CEPU and Australian Postal Corporation – Lawler VP – 12 September

BP2007/3459 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by AMWU and Claypave Pty Ltd – Hoffman C – 12 September

BP2007/3460 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by LHMU and Queensland Breweries Pty Ltd (Extract of Transcript of Proceedings) – Hoffman C – 11 September

C2007/2764 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by AWU and Fletcher Insulation – Gay C – 10 September

BP2007/3451 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by AMWU and PMP Print Pty Ltd – Watson SDP – 10 September

C2007/507 and others s.553(1) application for variation of award (maintain minimum. safety net entitlements) by TWU – Whelan C - 10 September

Week 2

BP2007/3224 s.430(9)(b) application for order to suspend or terminate a bargaining period (endangering life) by The Chief Commissioner of Police and PFA – Hamilton DP – 7 September

BP2007/3063 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by PFA and The Chief Commissioner of Police – Hamilton DP – 7 September

BP2007/3224 s.430(9)(b) application for order to suspend or terminate a bargaining period (endangering life) by The Chief Commissioner of Police and PFA – Hamilton DP – 6 September

BP2007/3201 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by CEPU and Australian Postal Corporation – Lawler VP – 6 September

C2007/3491 s.496(2) application for order against industrial action (non federal system) by Blue Scope Steel Ltd and AMWU & others – Cartwright SDP – 6 September

BP2007/3224 s.430(9)(b) application for order to suspend or terminate a bargaining period (endangering life) by The Chief Commissioner of Police and PFA – Hamilton DP – 5 September

C2007/3248 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by ANF and Saitta Pty Ltd t/as Belvedere Park Nursing Home – Lawler VP – 4 September

BP2007/3224 & C2007/3461 s.430(9)(a) application for order to suspend or terminate a bargaining period (other circumstance ) by The Chief Commissioner of Police and PFA – Hamilton DP – 4 September

C2007/2987 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by AMWU and Unilever Australia Limited – Cargill C – 3 September

BP2007/3200 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by ALAEA and Qantas Airways Limited (Extract of Transcript of Proceedings) – Raffaelli C – 3 September

C2007/2995 & C2007/2996 s.170LW pre-reform Act - application for settlement of dispute (certified agreement) by J.A. Dodd Ltd and CFMEU – Ives DP – 3 September

BP2007/3200 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by ALAEA and Qantas Airways Limited – Raffaelli C – 3 September

BP2007/3201 s.451(1) application for order for protected action ballot to be held by CEPU and Australian Postal Corporation – Lawler VP – 3 September

C2007/3461 & BP2007/3224 s.496(1) application for order against industrial action (federal system) by The Chief Commissioner of Police and PFA, s.430(9)(a) application for order to suspend or terminate a bargaining period (other circumstance ) by The Chief Commissioner of Police and PFA – Hamilton DP – 3 September

Week 1

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