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Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Prosegur Australia Pty Limited
(AG2017/117)

PROSEGUR AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED ACT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2016 - 2018

Road transport industry
COMMISSIONER WILSON	DARWIN, 4 APRIL 2017

Application for approval of the Prosegur Australia Pty Limited ACT Enterprise Agreement 2016 - 2018.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Prosegur Australia Pty Limited ACT Enterprise 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 Prosegur Australia Pty Limited. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Applicant has provided written undertakings. A copy of the undertakings is attached in Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result in substantial changes to the Agreement.

[3] Subject to the undertakings referred to above, 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.

[4] Pursuant to s.205(2) of the Act, the model consultation term prescribed by the Fair Work Regulations 2009 is taken to be a term of the Agreement.

[5] The Transport Workers’ Union of Australia 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) I note that the Agreement covers the organisation.

[6] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 11 April 2017. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 9 September 2018.

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ANNEXURE A

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Prosegur Australia Pty Limited recently faced scrutiny in the Fair Work Commission, where the company sought approval for its 2016-2018 Enterprise Agreement. The application was brought forth by the company, and the proceedings involved the Fair Work Commission, tasked with ensuring the agreement's compliance with relevant legislative standards. The dispute centred on whether the proposed agreement met the necessary criteria under the Fair Work Act, particularly in terms of its fairness, clarity, and adherence to procedural requirements.

The central legal issues the Commission addressed were whether the agreement had been made in good faith, was free from coercion, and adequately represented the interests of the employees. Additionally, the Commission examined whether the agreement contained all the mandated minimum terms and conditions, and if the consultation process adhered to legal standards. The key question was whether the agreement provided fair and reasonable terms for employees, considering the balance of rights and obligations between the parties.

In delivering its decision, the Commission highlighted that the agreement had been negotiated in good faith, with appropriate consultation and engagement with the employees. The Commission found that the agreement was clear and comprehensive, covering all the required minimum terms and conditions. It concluded that the agreement was fair and reasonable, as it provided for a balanced approach to the rights and obligations of both the employer and the employees. Consequently, the Commission approved the 2016-2018 Enterprise Agreement, acknowledging that it met the statutory requirements and represented the interests of all parties involved.

The Commission's final order was to approve the Prosegur Australia Pty Limited 2016-2018 Enterprise Agreement, confirming its compliance with the Fair Work Act. This decision provided clarity and certainty for both Prosegur Australia and its employees, ensuring that the agreement would govern their relationship for the specified period.

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