The applicant union commenced proceedings to seek approval to alter its rules to align with its federal counterpart, and to allow those elected to office in its federal counterpart to also hold the same office in the applicant union.  In support of the application were two statutory declarations made by the Secretary of the applicant union, which outlined the steps taken by the applicant to give effect to the alterations to the applicant’s rules including the rules relating to its Constitution, Elections and Alteration of Rules.

The Commission in Court Session found that the applicant complied with the relevant internal procedures for executive approval, member notification and the opportunity for objections to the alterations.  The Commission in Court Session held that the application was duly authorised in accordance with the applicant’s Rules, members were informed, and no objections were made.  Accordingly, the Commission in Court Session authorised the proposed alterations to the Rules of the applicant as sought.

 

The decision can be read here.