DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd
(AG2016/2337)

AURABLUE ELECTRIC PTY LTD SINGLE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2015

Electrical contracting industry
COMMISSIONER GREGORY	MELBOURNE, 29 FEBRUARY 2016

Application for approval of the Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2015.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2015 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Applicant has provided written undertakings. A copy of the undertakings is attached in Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result in substantial changes to the Agreement.

[3] Subject to the undertakings referred to above, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[4] Pursuant to s.205(2) of the Act, the model consultation term prescribed by the Fair Work Regulations 2009 is taken to be a term of the Agreement.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 7 March 2016. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 28 February 2020.

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd is before the Fair Work Commission, where an application has been made to approve the Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2015. The applicant, Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd, is seeking the approval of this agreement under the Fair Work Act 2009. The dispute revolves around the terms and conditions of employment set out in the proposed agreement, which is intended to cover the employees of the company.

The primary legal issues before the Commission were whether the agreement complies with the statutory requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009, and whether it meets the minimum standards of the National Employment Standards. In particular, the Commission needed to assess whether the agreement appropriately addresses the provisions of the Fair Work Act concerning minimum wages, maximum weekly hours of work, leave entitlements, and other relevant employment conditions. Additionally, the Commission had to determine whether the agreement was genuinely negotiated and if it provided for a fair and equitable outcome for both the employer and the employees.

In making its decision, the Commission considered the submissions from both parties, the evidence presented, and the broader context of the Fair Work Act. The Commission found that the agreement substantially complied with the legislative requirements, as it included provisions for minimum wages, maximum weekly hours, and leave entitlements that met or exceeded the minimum standards set by the Act. Furthermore, the Commission was satisfied that the agreement had been genuinely negotiated and that it provided for a fair and equitable outcome for all parties involved. Consequently, the Commission approved the Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2015, confirming its compliance with the relevant statutory provisions.

The Fair Work Commission has ordered the approval of the Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2015, effective from the date of the decision. This decision binds both the employer and the employees covered by the agreement, ensuring that the terms and conditions outlined within are legally enforceable. The approval of the agreement signifies the Commission's determination that it meets the necessary legislative requirements and provides a fair and equitable framework for the employment relationship between Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd and its employees.

Aurablue Electric Pty Ltd

DECISION

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