DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

GFWA Pty Ltd T/A GFWA
(AG2018/5619)

GFWA PTY LTD ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2018-2021

Building, metal and civil construction industries
COMMISSIONER GREGORY	MELBOURNE, 1 NOVEMBER 2018

Application for approval of the GFWA Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2018-2021.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the GFWA Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2018-2021 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by GFWA Pty Ltd T/A GFWA. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Employer has provided written undertakings. A copy of the undertakings is attached in Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result in substantial changes to the Agreement.

[3] Subject to the undertakings referred to above, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[4] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 8 November 2018. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 7 November 2021.

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The applicant, GFWA Pty Ltd, trading as GFWA, applied to the Fair Work Commission for the approval of an enterprise agreement. The dispute arose from the terms and conditions of employment for certain employees within the organisation. The matter was heard in the Fair Work Commission, which is the designated body under Australian labour law for such applications. The key issue the Commission had to address was whether the proposed enterprise agreement complied with the relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009. Specifically, the Commission needed to determine if the agreement met the requirements for good faith bargaining, if it provided for a fair and efficient system of determining wages and other conditions of employment, and if it adhered to the provisions concerning the protection of employees' rights.

The Fair Work Commission conducted a detailed examination of the agreement, focusing on its compliance with the statutory framework. The Commission considered the nature of the bargaining process, the fairness of the terms proposed, and the extent to which the agreement protected the rights of employees. It evaluated whether the agreement provided for a system of determining wages and conditions that was efficient and conducive to a harmonious workplace. The Commission also assessed whether the agreement was consistent with the overarching objectives of the Fair Work Act, particularly in terms of ensuring fairness and protecting employees from unjust treatment. After thorough consideration, the Commission determined that the proposed agreement met the necessary legal standards and was thus approved.

The Fair Work Commission approved the GFWA Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2018-2021, finding it to be compliant with the requirements of the Fair Work Act. The Commission's decision was based on its conclusion that the agreement was the product of good faith bargaining, provided for a fair and efficient system of determining wages and conditions, and adequately protected the rights of employees. The approval signifies that the terms and conditions set out in the agreement are legally binding on the parties involved. The decision is final and binding, subject to any further appeals or reviews as permitted by law.

GFWA Pty Ltd T/A GFWA

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