Flinders Logistics Pty Ltd

[2014] FWCA 2965

[2014] FWCA 2965

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185 - Application for approval of a greenfields agreement

Flinders Logistics Pty Ltd
(AG2014/1006)

FLINDERS LOGISTICS PORT PIRIE OPERATIONS GREENFIELDS AGREEMENT, 2014-2017

Stevedoring industry
COMMISSIONER HAMPTON	ADELAIDE, 7 MAY 2014

Application for approval of the Flinders Logistics Port Pirie Operations Greenfields Agreement, 2014-2017.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Flinders Logistics Port Pirie Operations Greenfields Agreement, 2014-2017 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Flinders Logistics Pty Ltd. The Agreement is a Greenfields agreement.

[2] I have considered the matters contained in the employer declaration and the declaration made on behalf of The Maritime Union of Australia, which I note will be covered by the Agreement.

[3] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186 and 187 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 Maritime Union of Australia 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.

[4] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 14 May 2014. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2017.

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