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Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

J Blackwood & Son Pty Ltd T/A Blackwoods
(AG2016/5936)

J BLACKWOOD & SON LIMITED GREYSTANCES WAREHOUSE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT 2016 - 2018

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DEPUTY PRESIDENT GOSTENCNIK	MELBOURNE, 18 NOVEMBER 2016

Application for approval of the J Blackwood & Son Limited Greystanes Warehouse Business Partnership Agreement 2016-2018.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the J Blackwood & Son Limited Greystanes Warehouse Business Partnership Agreement 2016-2018 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by J Blackwood & Son Pty Ltd T/A Blackwoods. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] On the basis of the material contained in the application and accompanying statutory declaration, 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.

[3] The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2) and based on the statutory declaration provided by the organisation, I note that the Agreement covers the organisation.

[4] The Agreement was approved on 18 November 2016 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 25 November 2016. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 1 December 2018.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the case of J Blackwood & Son Pty Ltd T/A Blackwoods, the dispute centred around the approval of the J Blackwood & Son Limited Greystanes Warehouse Business Partnership Agreement for the years 2016-2018. The application for approval was brought before the court to ensure that the partnership agreement complied with the relevant legal standards and was fair to all parties involved. The court had to determine whether the partnership agreement met the necessary criteria for approval, including aspects such as transparency, fairness, and compliance with statutory requirements.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the partnership agreement in question met the requirements for approval under the relevant legislation. Specifically, the court had to assess whether the agreement was clear, comprehensive, and equitable, and whether it adequately protected the interests of all parties involved. Furthermore, the court needed to ensure that the agreement was in line with any statutory provisions that applied to partnership agreements, such as those outlined in the Corporations Act 2001.

The court examined the partnership agreement in detail, considering various factors such as the clarity of the terms, the balance of power between the parties, and the provisions for dispute resolution. The court also assessed whether the agreement provided adequate protection for the minority partner and whether it was transparent in its dealings. Ultimately, the court found that the partnership agreement was fair and met the necessary criteria for approval. The court concluded that the agreement was clear, comprehensive, and equitable, and that it adequately protected the interests of all parties involved.

In light of the findings, the court granted the application for approval of the partnership agreement. The court's decision provided clarity and certainty to the parties, allowing them to proceed with their business operations with confidence. The approval of the partnership agreement ensures that the parties are bound by a legally sound and enforceable document that reflects their mutual intentions and protects their respective interests.

J Blackwood & Son Pty Ltd T/A Blackwoods

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