Seven Network (Operations) Limited T/A Seven

[2022] FWCA 2089

[2022] FWCA 2089

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185—Enterprise agreement

Seven Network (Operations) Limited T/A Seven

(AG2022/1816)

Seven Network (Operations) Limited - News, Public Affairs and Operations - Agreement 2022

Broadcasting and recorded entertainment industry
DEPUTY PRESIDENT BOYCE	SYDNEY, 24 JUNE 2022

Application for approval of the Seven Network (Operations) Limited - News, Public Affairs and Operations - Agreement 2022

1. An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement to be known as the Seven Network (Operations) Limited - News, Public Affairs and Operations - Agreement 2022 (Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act). It has been made by Seven Network (Operations) T/A Seven (Employer). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

Coverage of employee organisation(s)

1. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA), and the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), both being bargaining representatives for the Agreement, have given notice under s.183 of the Act that they want to be covered by the Agreement. In accordance with s.201(2) of the Act, I note that the Agreement covers these organisations.

Conclusion

1. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Act, as are relevant to this application for approval, have been met.

1. I am satisfied the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

1. The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 1 July 2022. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 1 July 2025.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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