DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

BAEC Electrical Pty Limited
(AG2015/5505)

BAEC ELECTRICAL PTY LTD WHEATSTONE PROJECT AGREEMENT 2015

Electrical contracting industry
DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK	MELBOURNE, 29 SEPTEMBER 2015

Application for approval of the BAEC Electrical Pty Ltd Wheatstone Project Agreement 2015.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the BAEC Electrical Pty Ltd Wheatstone Project 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 BAEC Electrical Pty Limited. 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, and on the basis of the material contained in the application and accompanying statutory declaration, 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 was approved on 29 September 2015 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 6 October 2015. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 29 September 2019.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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ANNEXURE A

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The matter involves an application by BAEC Electrical Pty Limited for the approval of the BAEC Electrical Pty Ltd Wheatstone Project Agreement 2015. The application was heard in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The primary issue before the court was whether the proposed agreement between BAEC Electrical Pty Limited and the Wheatstone Project was in compliance with the relevant legislative framework and if the agreement adequately protected the interests of all parties involved.

The court examined the terms and conditions of the proposed agreement, particularly focusing on whether the agreement met the necessary standards of fairness and transparency as required by law. Additionally, the court assessed whether the agreement provided sufficient protection for the workers involved in the Wheatstone Project, ensuring compliance with the relevant employment and industrial laws. The court also considered the broader implications of the agreement on the project's stakeholders and the public interest.

After careful consideration of the evidence and arguments presented, the court found that the proposed agreement met the legal standards for approval. The agreement was deemed fair, transparent, and compliant with the necessary legislative requirements. Furthermore, the court was satisfied that the agreement provided adequate protection for the workers involved, ensuring their rights and welfare were safeguarded. Consequently, the court approved the BAEC Electrical Pty Ltd Wheatstone Project Agreement 2015.

The final orders of the court included the approval of the agreement as proposed, with conditions to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant laws and standards. The decision was made in the interest of facilitating the Wheatstone Project while safeguarding the rights and welfare of all parties involved.

BAEC Electrical Pty Limited

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