R.E. Spence & Co. Proprietary Limited T/A Spence Doors

[2020] FWCA 1856

[2020] FWCA 1856

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185 - Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement

R.E. Spence & Co. Proprietary Limited T/A Spence Doors
(AG2020/704)

R.E. SPENCE & CO P/L CHELTENHAM VICTORIA ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2020

Timber and paper products industry
COMMISSIONER CIRKOVIC	MELBOURNE, 8 APRIL 2020

Application for approval of the R.E. Spence & Co P/L Cheltenham Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the R.E. Spence & Co P/L Cheltenham Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by R.E. Spence & Co. Proprietary Limited T/A Spence Doors. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] 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. The Agreement does not cover all of the employees of the employer, however, taking into account the factors in Section 186(3) and (3A) I am satisfied that the group of employees was fairly chosen

[3] The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining & Energy Union, 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.

[4] The Agreement was approved on 8 April 2020 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 15 April 2020. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 December 2022.

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