Oceaneering - Asset Integrity T/A Global Technical Services Pty Ltd Summary

[2013] FWCA 26

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Oceaneering - Asset Integrity T/A Global Technical Services Pty Ltd
(AG2012/14294)

GLOBAL TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP - AMWU - GORGON PROJECT - BARROW ISLAND GREENFIELDS AGREEMENT 2012

Building, metal and civil construction industries
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MCCARTHY	PERTH, 4 JANUARY 2013

Application for approval of the Global Technical Services Group - AMWU - Gorgon Project - Barrow Island Greenfields Agreement 2012.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Global Technical Services Group - AMWU - Gorgon Project - Barrow Island Greenfields Agreement 2012 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). The Agreement is a greenfields agreement.

[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186 and 187 of the Act 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 seven days from the date of this decision. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 8 January 2015.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Fair Work Commission, Oceaneering Asset Integrity T/A Global Technical Services Pty Ltd sought approval for a group agreement that would cover employees working on the Gorgon Project on Barrow Island. The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) contested the application, arguing that the proposed agreement was not suitable for the workforce. The case required the Commission to determine whether the agreement met the statutory criteria for approval, including that it provided for the "efficient management and operation" of the business, and that it was not contrary to public policy. The Commission found that the proposed agreement was in line with the legislative requirements. It provided for the fair treatment of employees, efficient management of the project, and did not contravene public policy. The agreement was thus approved, ensuring that the employees involved in the Gorgon Project would have a clear and effective framework for their employment conditions. The Commission's decision was based on a thorough examination of the agreement's provisions and its alignment with the statutory objectives of providing fair work outcomes and facilitating efficient business operations.

Oceaneering - Asset Integrity T/A Global Technical Services Pty Ltd

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