Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union

[2016] FWCA 7665

[2016] FWCA 7665

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
(AG2016/6277)

AUSTRAL INTERIORS PTY LTD AND THE CONSTRUCTION, FORESTRY, MINING & ENERGY UNION (ACT) UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA PUBLIC HOSPITAL PROJECT GREENFIELDS AGREEMENT 2016

Australian Capital Territory
COMMISSIONER ROE	MELBOURNE, 24 OCTOBER 2016

Application for approval of the Austral Interiors Pty Ltd and the Construction, Forestry, Mining & Energy Union (ACT) University of Canberra Public Hospital Project Greenfields Agreement 2016.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise Agreement known as the Austral Interiors Pty Ltd and the Construction, Forestry, Mining & Energy Union (ACT) University of Canberra Public Hospital Project Greenfields Agreement 2016 (Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act). It has been made by the Austral Interiors Pty Ltd.

[2] This is a greenfields Agreement that meets the requirements of s.172(2)(b) of the Act. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186 and 187 of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. In accordance with s.187(5)(a) of the Act, I am satisfied that the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union is entitled to represent the industrial interests of a majority of employees who will be covered by the Agreement in relation to work that is to be performed under it. I am also satisfied that it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.

[3] The Agreement does not cover all of the employees of the employer however taking into account the factors in ss.186(3) and (3A) I am satisfied that the group of employees was fairly chosen.

[4] Pursuant to s.53(2)(b) I note the Agreement was made with the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union and that the Agreement covers this organisation.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 31 October 2016. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 December 2017.

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