DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Greyhound Racing Control Board T/A Greyhound Racing Victoria
(AG2020/3952)

GRV EMPLOYEE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2019-2023

State and Territory government administration
COMMISSIONER MCKINNON	MELBOURNE, 15 JANUARY 2021

Application for approval of the GRV Employee Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023.

[1] Application has been made by the Greyhound Racing Control Board t/a Greyhound Racing Victoria for approval of a single enterprise agreement known as the GRV Employee Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023 (the Agreement).

[2] 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.

[3] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 22 January 2021. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2023.

[4] The Agreement covers the Australian Workers’ Union and the Community and Public Sector Union.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case before the court involved the Greyhound Racing Control Board, trading as Greyhound Racing Victoria, which sought approval of the GRV Employee Enterprise Agreement 2019-2023. The dispute arose from negotiations over the terms and conditions of employment for certain employees within the organisation. The matter was heard in the Fair Work Commission, a federal statutory tribunal in Australia with jurisdiction over workplace relations matters.

The central legal issues that the Commission had to address included whether the proposed agreement complied with the statutory requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009 and whether it was fair and reasonable in the circumstances. Specifically, the Commission needed to determine whether the agreement contained all the mandatory terms prescribed by the Act, and if it was consistent with the principles of the Fair Work Act, including the protection of vulnerable workers, and the promotion of productivity and economic efficiency.

The Commission examined the provisions of the proposed agreement, considering submissions from both the employer and the employees' representative. It assessed the agreement against the statutory criteria and the broader principles of fairness and reasonableness. Ultimately, the Commission found that the agreement met the necessary legal requirements and was fair and reasonable. The Commission noted the efforts made by both parties to reach a consensus and the provisions that protected the rights and interests of employees. The Commission approved the agreement, providing a framework for the employment relationship between Greyhound Racing Victoria and its employees for the specified period.

Greyhound Racing Control Board T/A Greyhound Racing Victoria

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