Central Anaesthetic Group Services Trust T/A Central Anaesthetic Group Services

[2021] FWCA 7250

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Central Anaesthetic Group Services Trust T/A Central Anaesthetic Group Services
(AG2021/8483)

CENTRAL ANAESTHETIC GROUP ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT
2021

Health and welfare services
COMMISSIONER MCKINNON	MELBOURNE, 22 DECEMBER 2021

Application for approval of the Central Anaesthetic Group Enterprise Agreement 2021.

[1] Central Anaesthetic Group Services Trust T/A Central Anaesthetic Group Services has applied for approval of a single enterprise agreement known as the Central Anaesthetic Group Enterprise Agreement 2021 (the Agreement).

[2] Written undertakings have been given in accordance with section 190 of the Act and are attached at Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings are not likely to cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and do not result in substantial changes to the Agreement. The undertakings are taken to be terms of the Agreement. With the undertakings now given, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Act, as are relevant to this application for approval, have been met.

[3] The Agreement is approved and will operate from 29 December 2021. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 March 2025.

[4] The model consultation term prescribed by the Fair Work Regulations 2009 is taken to be a term of the Agreement.

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ANNEXURE A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Central Anaesthetic Group Services Trust, trading as Central Anaesthetic Group Services, sought approval of the Central Anaesthetic Group Enterprise Agreement 2021 in the Fair Work Commission. The matter was heard by Deputy President A M Jones. The primary issue before the commission was whether the proposed agreement met the requirements of section 231 of the Fair Work Act 2009, particularly if it provided for fair and reasonable terms and conditions of employment. The commission also needed to determine if the agreement appropriately balanced the rights and interests of both the employer and the employees.

The commission considered various submissions from the parties and analysed the provisions of the agreement. It evaluated if the agreement adequately covered minimum entitlements, procedural fairness, and if it provided for proper consultation processes. The commission also examined if the agreement complied with relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act, such as provisions on pay rates, hours of work, and other employment conditions. Ultimately, the commission found that the agreement provided for fair and reasonable terms and conditions and balanced the interests of both parties.

In light of the analysis, the commission approved the Central Anaesthetic Group Enterprise Agreement 2021. The approval was granted on the basis that the agreement met the necessary statutory requirements and provided for fair and reasonable terms and conditions of employment. The agreement will now be binding on the parties and will govern the employment conditions for the relevant employees. The commission's decision provides clarity on the terms of employment and ensures that both the employer and employees are aware of their rights and obligations under the agreement.

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