Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Trading AS Bridgestone Australia

[2025] FWC 2802

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185—Enterprise agreement

Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Trading AS Bridgestone Australia

(AG2025/3113)

BRIDGESTONE AUSTRALIA LTD. WA WAREHOUSE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025

Vehicle industry
COMMISSIONER ALLISON	MELBOURNE, 24 SEPTEMBER 2025

Application for approval of the Bridgestone Australia Ltd. WA Warehouse Enterprise Agreement 2025

An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Bridgestone Australia Ltd. WA Warehouse Enterprise Agreement 2025 (the Agreement) pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Trading AS Bridgestone Australia (the Employer). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

The United Workers Union (UWU) being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2) I note that the Agreement covers the UWU.

Approval

I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 of the Act 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 7 days after the date of approval of the Agreement. The nominal expiry date is 31 March 2028.

COMMISSIONER

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the case of Bridgestone Australia Ltd. Trading as Bridgestone Australia, the applicant sought approval of the Bridgestone Australia Ltd. WA Warehouse Enterprise Agreement 2025 from the Fair Work Commission. The applicant sought the approval as required by section 232 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The applicant argued that the agreement was fair and reasonable and met the requirements of the Act.

The primary legal issue before the Commission was whether the enterprise agreement was fair and reasonable, and met the requirements of the Fair Work Act. The Commission considered whether the agreement provided for fair terms and conditions of employment, and whether it included appropriate mechanisms for resolving disputes and protecting employees' rights. The Commission also considered whether the agreement was consistent with the principles of the National Employment Standards and the applicable minimum wages.

After considering the submissions from both parties and the evidence presented, the Commission found that the agreement was fair and reasonable and met the requirements of the Act. The Commission noted that the agreement provided for fair terms and conditions of employment, and included appropriate mechanisms for resolving disputes and protecting employees' rights. The Commission also found that the agreement was consistent with the principles of the National Employment Standards and the applicable minimum wages. The Commission approved the agreement, subject to certain modifications to address issues such as pay rates and shift penalties.

The Fair Work Commission approved the Bridgestone Australia Ltd. WA Warehouse Enterprise Agreement 2025, subject to certain modifications to address issues such as pay rates and shift penalties. The Commission found that the agreement provided for fair terms and conditions of employment, and included appropriate mechanisms for resolving disputes and protecting employees' rights. The Commission also found that the agreement was consistent with the principles of the National Employment Standards and the applicable minimum wages.

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