C2005/2832, Transcript of Proceedings [2005] AIRCTrans 1411 (29 June 2005)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS

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Workplace Relations Act 1996 11903-1

COMMISSIONER GRAINGER

C2005/2832

AUSTRALASIAN MEAT INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES UNION, THE
AND
VODUSEK MEATS
s.170LW - Application for settlement of dispute (certification of agreement)
(C2005/2832)

MELBOURNE

10.23AM, THURSDAY, 16 JUNE 2005

Continued from 3/5/2005

PN1

THE COMMISSIONER: I might just take appearances first. Mr Bird, you are already on the record with this? Thanks very much. And Mr Angelopoulos?

PN2

MR T ANGELOPOULOS: That is correct, Commissioner.

PN3

THE COMMISSIONER: You are seeking leave, are you?

PN4

MR ANGELOPOULOS: I do seek leave to appear.

PN5

THE COMMISSIONER: Yes. All right. I gather you are not contesting that?

PN6

MR BIRD: No, we are not.

PN7

THE COMMISSIONER: Thank you. I am happy to grant you leave. Yes, Mr Angelopoulos?

PN8

MR ANGELOPOULOS: Commissioner, the parties have had some discussion this morning and I might say the discussions have been fruitful. The matter has been resolved and settled and the terms of the settlement are confidential between the parties but we would like to thank the assistance of the Commission thus far in this matter.

PN9

THE COMMISSIONER: Yes, thank you. Thank you very much. Mr Bird, you are happy with that statement?

PN10

MR BIRD: We are, sir.

PN11

THE COMMISSIONER: Yes, thank you. I am just wondering, Mr Bird, is it appropriate for me at this stage to dismiss the application or are you waiting to document in terms of settlement and should I leave it adjourned?

PN12

MR BIRD: I think it should be adjourned and we can notify you when the matter has been - - -

PN13

THE COMMISSIONER: If you would, thank you. Once terms of settlement decide, could you notify me within seven days?

PN14

MR BIRD: We will do that.

PN15

THE COMMISSIONER: Thank you very much. Yes, thank you. Good. I now adjourn.

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