CASE PROCEDURES – application dismissed on FWC’s own initiative – ss.512, 516, 589 Fair Work Act 2009 – finalisation of proceedings in respect of the right of entry permit of James Metcher – Mr Metcher had been the New South Wales, Postal, and Telecommunications Branch Secretary of the CEPU – prior to hearing initiated on Commission’s own motion, Mr Metcher tendered his resignation from all positions in the CEPU with immediate effect on 7 March 2017 – CEPU submitted that Commission’s own motion proceedings should be terminated as resignation rendered permit null and void – parties submitted confidentiality orders previously issued in proceedings should continue [PR590313] – Commission satisfied that due to Mr Metcher’s resignation there was no longer an entry permit held by him – as no practical utility or public interest in continuing the proceedings in the circumstances, Commission discontinued proceedings pursuant to s.589 of the FW Act – orders dealing with confidentiality of documents issued [PR591830]. Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
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