| [2025] FWCA 1774 |
| FAIR WORK COMMISSION |
| DECISION |
Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd
(AG2025/1469)
KONICA MINOLTA FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025
| Business equipment industry | |
| COMMISSIONER P RYAN | SYDNEY, 27 MAY 2025 |
Application for approval of the Konica Minolta Field Service Engineer Enterprise Agreement 2025
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (Employer) has made an application for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Konica Minolta Field Service Engineer Enterprise Agreement 2025 (Agreement) pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.
Sections 186, 187 and 188
I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 of the FW Act as are relevant to this application for approval has been met. In coming to this conclusion, I have had regard to the material contained in the application, the accompanying declaration, and the Statement of Principles.[1]
National Employment Standards
I observe that clause 7.1 of the Agreement provides that the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.
Approval
The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the FW Act, will operate from 3 June 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 April 2029.
COMMISSIONER
[1] Fair Work (Statement of Principles on Genuine Agreement) Instrument 2023.
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- Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd [2025] FWCA 1774
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- [2025] FWCA 1774
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CaseChat Overview and Summary
The primary legal issues before the Commission were whether the agreement provided for the fair and equitable treatment of employees, whether it was free from coercive conduct, and whether it complied with the provisions of the Fair Work Act. Additionally, the Commission needed to consider whether the agreement facilitated meaningful workplace negotiations and provided for an effective dispute resolution process. The fairness and coverage of the agreement were also under scrutiny, particularly in relation to the proposed classifications and remuneration for field service engineers.
In delivering its decision, the Commission examined the submissions from both parties and the evidence presented. It was satisfied that the agreement provided for fair and equitable treatment of employees, was free from coercive conduct, and complied with the statutory requirements. The Commission found that the agreement facilitated meaningful workplace negotiations and provided an effective dispute resolution process. Furthermore, the proposed classifications and remuneration were deemed to be fair, and the agreement covered a substantial proportion of employees within the relevant bargaining unit. Consequently, the Commission approved the Konica Minolta Field Service Engineer Enterprise Agreement 2025.
The final orders of the Commission included the approval of the Konica Minolta Field Service Engineer Enterprise Agreement 2025, effective from the date of the decision. The agreement was to be registered with the Fair Work Commission, and all relevant parties were directed to comply with its terms. This decision provided clarity and certainty for both the employer and employees regarding the terms of employment for field service engineers under the new agreement.
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