Communications Electrical Electronic Energy Information Postal Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia v Austal Ships Pty Ltd

[2023] FCAFC 180

Full Court of the Federal Court14 November 2023

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Catchwords

1. Industrial Law
1. appeal from decision of the Federal Court of Australia (“FCA”)
1. right of union official “permit holder” to enter employer’s premises for the purpose of holding discussions
1. refusal of entry

Quick Take

Union permit holders seeking entry to employer premises under s 484 of the FW Act may enter for the purpose of obtaining signatures on petitions or other commitments from employees, provided the signatures are to be obtained through the medium of discussion with employees.

Case Details

Citation[2023] FCAFC 180

CourtFCAFC

JurisdictionCommonwealth

Decision Date14 November 2023

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