Rigforce Pty Ltd T/A Rigforce

[2019] FWCA 2332

[2019] FWCA 2332

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Rigforce Pty Ltd T/A Rigforce
(AG2019/835)

RFD ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2019

Oil and gas industry
COMMISSIONER LEE	MELBOURNE, 5 APRIL 2019

Application for approval of the RFD Enterprise Agreement 2019.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the RFD Enterprise Agreement 2019 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Rigforce Pty Ltd T/A Rigforce. 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.

[3] I observe that the following provisions is likely to be inconsistent with the National Employment Standards (NES):

•  Clause 8.5 (d) – Casual employees.

However, noting clause 5 of the Agreement, I am satisfied the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

[4] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 12 April 2019. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 4 April 2023.

COMMISSIONER

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