Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union, Queensland Branch, Union of Employees and Queensland Blind Workers Union of Employees [2003] QIRC 84 (2003) 173 QGIG 421

6 June, 2003 QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE 421 QUEENSLAND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION Industrial Relations Regulation 2000 – s. 137 – who may apply to fix a start day for amalgamation or withdrawal Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union, Queensland Branch, Union of Employees and Queensland Blind Workers Union of Employees (No. U4 of 2002) VICE PRESIDENT LINNANE 20 May 2003 Application to fix a start date for amalgamation – Application granted – Industrial Relations Regulation 2000 – ss. 137 and 138. REPORT ON DECISION (as edited) In giving her decision from the Bench on 20 May 2003, Vice President Linnane stated: “This is an application pursuant to s. 137 of the Industrial Relations Regulation 2000 (Regulation) by the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union, Queensland Branch, Union of Employees (ALHMWU) to fix a start date for the amalgamation of the ALHMWU and the Queensland Blind Workers Union of Employees (QBWU). On 21 November 2002 approval was given: (i) for the proposed amalgamation between the ALHMWU and the QBWU to go to ballot; (ii) for the members of the ALHMWU to be exempted from the ballot; and (iii) for an alternative ballot to be held for members of the QBWU in respect of the proposed amalgamation. On 28 February 2003, the alternative ballot of QBWU members in respect of the proposed amalgamation of the AHMWU and the QBWU was conducted by the Electoral Commission of Queensland, with 94% of eligible members voting in favour of the proposed amalgamation. The requirements outlined in s. 138(3) of the Regulation have been complied with. I am satisfied that the rules of the ALHMWU, as the proposed amalgamated organisation, comply with the provisions of the Industrial Relations Act 1999. I am further satisfied that there are no pending proceedings against the ALHMWU or the QBWU which would contravene s. 138(4)(c) of the Regulation. Having consulted with both organisations, I fix 20 May 2003 as the amalgamation day.”. Order accordingly. By the Commission, [L.S.] E. EWALD, Industrial Registrar. Hearing Details 2002 12 March 21 November 2003 20 May Appearances: Mr J. Merrell, Counsel for the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union, Queensland Branch, Union of Employees and Queensland Blind Workers Union of Employees. Released: 22 May 2003 -- 1 of 1 --