DHL Supply Chain (Australia) Pty Limited T/A DHL Supply Chain

[2024] FWCA 4218

[2024] FWCA 4218

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185—Enterprise agreement

DHL Supply Chain (Australia) Pty Limited T/A DHL Supply Chain

(AG2024/4221)

DHL SUPPLY CHAIN HIGH-END FASHION, ACCESSORIES AND SPORTS RETAIL - VIC ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2024

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COMMISSIONER MIRABELLA	MELBOURNE, 29 NOVEMBER 2024

Application for approval of the DHL Supply Chain High-End Fashion, Accessories and Sports Retail - VIC Enterprise Agreement 2024

1. DHL Supply Chain (Australia) Pty Limited T/A DHL Supply Chain (the Employer) has made an application for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the DHL Supply Chain High-End Fashion, Accessories and Sports Retail - VIC Enterprise Agreement 2024 (the Agreement) pursuant to s 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

1. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) made a number of changes to enterprise agreement approval processes in Part 2-4 of the FW Act, that commenced operation on 6 June 2023. The notification time for the Agreement was 16 May 2024 and the Agreement was made on 22 October 2024. Accordingly, both the genuine agreement and the better off overall test requirements are those applying on and from 6 June 2023.

1. On the basis of the material contained in the application and accompanying declaration, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188, as are relevant to this application for approval, has been met.

1. The United Workers’ Union being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s 183 of the FW Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s 201(2) (and based on the declaration provided by the organisation), I note that the Agreement covers the organisation.

1. The Agreement was approved on 29 November 2024 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 6 December 2024. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 20 August 2027.

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