A.H. Beard Pty Ltd

[2025] FWCA 2690

[2025] FWCA 2690

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185 - Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement

A.H. Beard Pty Ltd

(AG2025/2491)

A.H. BEARD PTY LTD AND CFMEU - MANUFACTURING DIVISION ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025

Manufacturing and associated industries
COMMISSIONER TRAN	MELBOURNE, 12 AUGUST 2025

Application for approval of the A.H. Beard Pty Ltd and CFMEU - Manufacturing Division Enterprise Agreement 2025.

1. A.H. Beard Pty Ltd has applied for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the A.H. Beard Pty Ltd and CFMEU - Manufacturing Division Enterprise Agreement 2025 under s 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009.

1. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

1. Clause 5(e) of the Agreement gives precedence to the National Employment Standards, and I am satisfied that the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

1. I am satisfied that each requirement of ss186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

1. The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union - Manufacturing Division (CFMEU) lodged a Form F18 statutory declaration giving notice under s 183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s 201(2) of the Act, I note the Agreement covers the CMFEU.

1. The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s 54 of the Act, will operate from 19 August 2025.

1. In accordance with clause 4(b), the nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 May 2028.

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