Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd T/A Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd Summary

[2022] FWCA 4062

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185—Enterprise agreement

Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd T/A Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd

(AG2022/4654)

Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement - 2022

Manufacturing and associated industries
COMMISSIONER JOHNS	MELBOURNE, 18 NOVEMBER 2022

Application for approval of the Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement - 2022

An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement - 2022 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd T/A Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 25 November 2022. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 July 2025.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case involved an application by Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd for the approval of the Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement - 2022. The matter was heard by the Fair Work Commission. The primary issue before the court was whether the terms of the enterprise agreement met the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 and if the agreement was in the best interest of the employees.

The Fair Work Commission carefully examined the provisions of the agreement, focusing on the fairness and appropriateness of the terms proposed. The court considered the balance of rights and obligations between the employer and the employees, as well as the compliance with relevant minimum standards. The Commission also took into account submissions from both parties and any relevant precedents. Ultimately, the court found that the agreement was fair and appropriate, taking into account the broader economic context and the interests of the employees.

In its decision, the Fair Work Commission approved the Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement - 2022. The court held that the agreement was compliant with the Fair Work Act and was in the best interests of the employees. The agreement was deemed to be a lawful and valid enterprise agreement, effective from the date of approval. The court's approval was based on the comprehensive consideration of all relevant factors and the evidence presented during the proceedings.

Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd T/A Ampcontrol QLD Pty Ltd

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