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Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
(AG2020/2355)

CDMT REO PTY LTD / CFMEU COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 2019-2022

Building, metal and civil construction industries
COMMISSIONER JOHNS	SYDNEY, 21 AUGUST 2020

Application for approval of the CDMT Reo Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2019-2022.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the CDMT Reo Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2019-2022 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

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

[3] The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union 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 organisation.

[4] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 28 August 2020. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 December 2022.

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The matter before the Fair Work Commission concerned an application for the approval of a collective agreement between CDMT Reo Pty Ltd and the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) for the period 2019-2022. The Commission was tasked with determining whether the agreement met the necessary requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009 and whether it was in the best interests of the employees and the employer. The application was brought to the Commission by the CFMEU on behalf of the employees, while CDMT Reo Pty Ltd was represented by their legal counsel.

The primary legal issues before the Commission were whether the collective agreement complied with the statutory provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 and if it was fair and reasonable for both the employees and the employer. The Commission had to assess whether the agreement contained all the necessary terms and conditions, such as wages and hours of work, and whether it adhered to the principles of good faith bargaining and fairness. Furthermore, the Commission needed to consider the potential impact of the agreement on the employees' working conditions and the employer's business operations.

In delivering its decision, the Commission carefully examined the terms and conditions of the agreement, taking into account the relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009. The Commission found that the agreement complied with the statutory requirements and was fair and reasonable for both parties. The Commission highlighted that the agreement provided for appropriate wage increases, reasonable working hours, and adequate protections for the employees. The Commission also considered the evidence presented by both parties during the hearing, which demonstrated that the agreement had been negotiated in good faith and reflected a balanced outcome for both the employees and the employer. Consequently, the Commission approved the CDMT Reo Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2019-2022, confirming its compliance with the relevant legislation and its suitability for the interests of the employees and the employer.

As a result of the Commission's decision, the CDMT Reo Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2019-2022 has been approved and will come into effect from the specified period. The agreement now serves as a binding contract between the parties, governing the terms and conditions of employment for the employees of CDMT Reo Pty Ltd during the specified period. Both the CFMEU and CDMT Reo Pty Ltd must adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in the approved agreement, ensuring that the employees' rights and obligations, as well as the employer's responsibilities, are appropriately managed throughout the duration of the agreement.

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union

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