DP World Brisbane Pty Ltd

[2020] FWCA 6962

[2020] FWCA 6962

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

DP World Brisbane Pty Ltd
(AG2020/3638)

DP WORLD BRISBANE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2020

Stevedoring industry
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MANSINI	MELBOURNE, 22 DECEMBER 2020

Application for approval of the DP World Brisbane Enterprise Agreement 2020.

[1] DP World Brisbane Pty Ltd has applied for approval of a single enterprise agreement known as the DP World Brisbane Enterprise Agreement 2020 (the Agreement) pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act).

[2] Since the application was made, the Commission raised concerns about whether the pre-approval requirements were met and further information was provided.

[3] DP World Brisbane Pty Ltd sought to correct a typographical error in the original application. This amendment was not opposed by the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union in its role as bargaining representative. In the circumstances, I am satisfied that this amendment should be allowed and that it is appropriate to do so pursuant to s.586 of the Act.

[4] On the basis of the material contained in the application and related materials, 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.

[5] The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union, being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act. In accordance with s.201(2), I note that the Agreement covers this organisation.

[6] The Agreement was approved on 22 December 2020 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 29 December 2020. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 September 2023.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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