DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
(AG2019/1837)

COMMERCIAL TC PTY LTD / CFMEU COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 2019

Building, metal and civil construction industries
COMMISSIONER LEE	MELBOURNE, 14 JUNE 2019

Application for approval of the Commercial TC Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2019.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Commercial TC Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2019 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by 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 21 June 2019. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2019.

COMMISSIONER

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case before the Fair Work Commission involved an application for the approval of a collective agreement between Commercial TC Pty Ltd and the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU). The dispute centred around whether the proposed terms of the collective agreement met the necessary legal standards for approval, including compliance with relevant labour laws and fairness to all parties involved.

The legal issues before the court were primarily concerned with whether the terms of the proposed collective agreement complied with the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009. This included assessing whether the agreement provided for fair and reasonable terms and conditions of employment, and whether it complied with the procedural requirements for approval of such agreements. Additionally, the court needed to determine if the agreement was negotiated in good faith and whether it provided for an appropriate balance of rights and obligations between the employer and the employees.

In its reasoning, the court examined the procedural aspects of the negotiation and drafting of the agreement, ensuring that it was reached through genuine bargaining. The court also evaluated the substantive terms of the agreement, considering whether they were fair and reasonable, and whether they provided for adequate protections for the employees. Ultimately, the court found that the agreement met the necessary standards for approval and was in compliance with the relevant labour laws. The court highlighted the importance of ensuring fair terms and conditions of employment while balancing the interests of both the employer and the employees.

As a result of the court's decision, the application for approval of the Commercial TC Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2019 was granted. The agreement was deemed to be fair and reasonable, and it complied with the procedural and substantive requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009. This decision provided clarity and legal certainty for both parties regarding the terms of their employment relationship.

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union

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