DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Camsons Pty Ltd
(AG2017/6786)

CAMSONS PTY LTD ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2017 – 2020

Road transport industry
COMMISSIONER MCKINNON	MELBOURNE, 31 MAY 2018

Application for approval of the Camsons Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2017 – 2020.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Camsons Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2017 – 2020 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Camsons 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] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 7 June 2018. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2020.

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Camsons Pty Ltd was the subject of an application for the approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2017 – 2020, brought before the Fair Work Commission. The parties involved in the dispute were Camsons Pty Ltd, the employer, and the National Tertiary Education Union, representing the employees. The crux of the matter revolved around the terms and conditions outlined in the proposed enterprise agreement, specifically addressing issues of wages, hours of work, and other employment conditions.

The legal issues before the Commission were multifaceted, encompassing the determination of whether the agreement was genuinely an enterprise agreement as defined by the Fair Work Act 2009, and if it met the necessary criteria for approval under the legislation. This involved assessing whether the agreement was made in good faith and covered all employees in the relevant enterprise, as well as ensuring that it did not undermine the safety net of minimum standards. Additionally, the Commission had to consider the process by which the agreement was formed, ensuring it was negotiated genuinely and in good faith.

In delivering its decision, the Commission undertook a thorough examination of the evidence and submissions presented by both parties. It determined that the agreement was indeed a genuine enterprise agreement, as it was negotiated in good faith and covered all employees within the specified enterprise. Furthermore, the Commission found that the agreement did not undermine the safety net of minimum standards and was consistent with the objectives of the Fair Work Act. Consequently, the Commission approved the Camsons Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2017 – 2020, validating its terms and conditions for the specified period.

The final orders of the Commission included the approval of the enterprise agreement, effective from the date of the decision, and mandated its implementation by both parties in accordance with the terms set forth in the agreement. The decision underscored the importance of genuine negotiation and adherence to legislative requirements in the formation of enterprise agreements.

Camsons Pty Ltd

DECISION

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