INDUSTRIAL ACTION – extension of protected industrial action period – s.459 Fair Work Act 2009 – application by NTEU to extend the 30 day period in respect of industrial action authorised by protected action ballot – application made six days after the expiry of the initial period – the respondent opposed the extension due to lack of support from employees and delay in making the extension application – Commission found that there was no evidence to suggest a lack of endorsement by employees – found no evidence to display failure to engage in further bargaining – Commission found delay was not unduly long – satisfied that it is appropriate to make the order sought – period extended by further 30 days.National Tertiary Education Industry Union v Victoria University
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