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Breach of union rules decision: Gomes v Unite the Union
This document contains the decision made by the Certification Officer in this case.
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The applicant made five complaints under section 108A(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 that the Union had breached rules relating to election procedures in the BASSA branch of the Union.
Following a hearing on 20 January 2026 and written final submissions submitted by both parties, the Certification Officer refused complaints 1,3,4 and 5. He upheld complaint 2 and made an enforcement order.
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Published 5 March 2026