Hazelrock Pty Ltd Summary

[2025] FWCA 2360

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185—Enterprise agreement

Hazelrock Pty Ltd

(AG2025/2222)

HAZELROCK PTY LTD ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025

Building, metal and civil construction industries
COMMISSIONER MCKINNON	SYDNEY, 17 JULY 2025

Application for approval of the Hazelrock Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2025

Hazelrock Pty Ltd has applied for approval of a single enterprise agreement known as the Hazelrock Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2025 (the Agreement).

On the papers and having regard to the Statement of Principles,[1] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act 2009 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

The Agreement is approved and will operate from 24 July 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 24 July 2029.

COMMISSIONER

[1] Fair Work (Statement of Principles on Genuine Agreement) Instrument 2023.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

Hazelrock Pty Ltd, an employer, applied for approval of an enterprise agreement with its employees. The Fair Work Commission, Australia's industrial relations tribunal, heard the application. The agreement sought to regulate various aspects of employment, including wages, hours of work, and other conditions. The Commission had to determine whether the agreement met the statutory requirements for approval under the Fair Work Act 2009.

The key legal issues were whether the agreement had been made in accordance with the procedural requirements set out in the Act, and whether it provided for the proper protection of employees' rights and interests. The Commission had to consider if the agreement complied with the good faith bargaining provisions and whether it contained the mandated minimum terms and conditions. Additionally, the Commission needed to assess if the agreement included adequate provisions for dispute resolution.

The Commission found that the agreement had been made in good faith and complied with the procedural requirements. It contained all the mandated minimum terms and conditions, and the provisions for dispute resolution were deemed adequate. The Commission approved the agreement, emphasising the importance of the collective bargaining process in promoting harmonious workplace relations.

The Fair Work Commission approved the Hazelrock Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2025, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement. The decision underscores the importance of adhering to the statutory requirements for enterprise agreements and the role of the Commission in ensuring fair and balanced outcomes for both employers and employees.

Hazelrock Pty Ltd

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