AG2002/2813, Transcript of Proceedings [2002] AIRCTrans 4150 (21 October 2002)

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AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL

RELATIONS COMMISSION

COMMISSIONER LESSES

AG2002/2813

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
OF AGREEMENT

Application under section 170LK of the Act
by Portolesi Nominees Pty Limited re Portolesi
Nominees Pty Limited trading as Construction
Caulking Services Enterprise Agreement 2002

ADELAIDE

11.04 AM, THURSDAY, 15 AUGUST 2002

PN1

MR J. HOWARD: I appear for Portolesi Nominees Proprietary Limited. I am here this morning representing the company, Commissioner, seeking an adjournment of this matter for approximately 2 weeks. The reason behind the adjournment is that this morning Mr Portolesi received a phone call from Mr Harris of the CFMEU requesting that they hold a discussion in respect to this particular agreement. My instructions are from Mr Portolesi to seek an adjournment because he has agreed to meet Mr Harris on Monday week to discuss the agreement.

PN2

I would like to hand up at this point in time the notices that were issued to each and every one of the employees so the Commission is aware that the proper procedure was followed in respect to notify employees of the company's intent to enter into an enterprise bargaining agreement with each and every one of the employees concerned. On that I have no further submissions. Thank you, Commissioner.

PN3

THE COMMISSIONER: I take it these employees are still the same five?

PN4

MR HOWARD: They are still the same employees concerned. It is a small family business, Commissioner, that actually does caulking within the larger and smaller areas of the construction industry. They have agreed to meet with the union and discuss the situation. Therefore I request an adjournment for approximately 2 weeks.

PN5

THE COMMISSIONER: Well, what we will do is adjourn it to a date to be determined just in case some other issue arises and it will give you the opportunity to bring it on when you are able to do so.

PN6

MR HOWARD: I appreciate that. Thank you, Commissioner.

PN7

THE COMMISSIONER: This matter will stand adjourned. Thank you.

ADJOURNED INDEFINITELY [11.07am]