Poulos, Peter Anthony v Waltons Stores Interstate Ltd [1984] FCA 10

Poulos, Peter Anthony v Waltons Stores Interstate Ltd [1984] FCA 10

The applicant does not fall within classification 4 of the award as his dominant duties are measuring and quoting for floor coverings, not collecting orders, soliciting business, or selling away from the employer’s place of business. Consequently, he is not entitled to the claimed benefit under the award, nor is there legal authority for non-union members to enforce an award absent common rule declaration.

Parties
Applicant: Peter Anthony Poulos; Respondent: Waltons Stores Interstate Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 February 1984
Procedural Posture
Industrial Law Claim Under Award / Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Entitlement to Benefit of an Award, Award Classification, Common Rule Declarations, Membership of Registered Employee Organisations
Industrial Law Entitlement to Benefit of an Award Award Classification Common Rule Declarations Membership of Registered Employee Organisations

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Parties

Peter Anthony Poulos

Applicant

Waltons Stores Interstate Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Law Claim Under Award / Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant falls within the relevant classification under the award
  2. 2 Whether applicant is entitled to the benefit of the award without evidence of membership in a registered employee organisation
  3. 3 Whether the respondent was bound by the award at all relevant times

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant does not fall within classification 4 of the award as his dominant duties are measuring and quoting for floor coverings, not collecting orders, soliciting business, or selling away from the employer’s place of business. Consequently, he is not entitled to the claimed benefit under the award, nor is there legal authority for non-union members to enforce an award absent common rule declaration.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The application be dismissed
  • No order for costs