Adberykat Pty Ltd T/A Mechpro Solutions AU

[2024] FWCA 2853

[2024] FWCA 2853

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185 - Application for approval of a greenfields agreement

Adberykat Pty Ltd T/A Mechpro Solutions AU

(AG2024/2651)

AMWU & MECHPRO SOLUTIONS-AU GEELONG AREA AGREEMENT 2023-2026

Building, metal and civil construction industries
COMMISSIONER WILSON	MELBOURNE, 2 AUGUST 2024

Application for approval of the AMWU & Mechpro Solutions-AU Geelong Area Agreement 2023-2026

1. An application has been made for approval of a greenfields agreement known as the AMWU & Mechpro Solutions-AU Geelong Area Agreement 2023-2026 (the Agreement). The application was made by Adberykat Pty Ltd T/A Mechpro Solutions AU, pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act).

1. This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of section 172(2)(b) of the Act. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186 and 187 of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. In accordance with s.187(5)(a) of the Act, I am satisfied that the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) is entitled to represent the industrial interests of a majority of employees who will be covered by the Agreement in relation to work that is to be performed under it. I am also satisfied that it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.

1. Pursuant to s.53(2)(b) of the Act I note the Agreement was made with the AMWU and that the Agreement covers the organisation.

1. The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 9 August 2024. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2027.

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