Australian Comfort Group T/A Dunlop Foams and Sleepmaker

[2022] FWCA 3087

[2022] FWCA 3087

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

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

Australian Comfort Group T/A Dunlop Foams and Sleepmaker

(AG2022/3631)

Australian Comfort Group (Deer Park) Enterprise Agreement 2022

Manufacturing and associated industries
DEPUTY PRESIDENT BOYCE	SYDNEY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2022

Application for approval of the Australian Comfort Group (Deer Park) Enterprise Agreement 2022

1. An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement to be known as the Australian Comfort Group (Deer Park) Enterprise Agreement 2022 (Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act). It has been made by Australian Comfort Group Pty Ltd (Employer). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

Coverage of employee organisation

1. The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining & Energy Union, being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants to be covered by the Agreement. In accordance with s.201(2) of the Act, I note that the Agreement covers this organisation.

Conclusion

1. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Act, as are relevant to this application for approval, have been met.

1. I am satisfied the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

1. The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 13 September 2022. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 1 July 2025.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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