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Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Stevemacs Bulk Pty Ltd T/A Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage Pty Ltd
(AG2017/370)

STEVEMACS BULK FUEL HAULAGE PTY LTD OPERATIONS AGREEMENT 2016

Road transport industry
COMMISSIONER ROE	MELBOURNE, 20 MARCH 2017

Application for approval of the Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage Pty Ltd Operations Agreement 2016.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage Pty Ltd Operations Agreement 2016 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Stevemacs Bulk Pty Ltd T/A Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage Pty Ltd. 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 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.

[4] The Agreement was approved on 20 March 2017 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 27 March 2017. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2019.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the matter of Stevemacs Bulk Pty Ltd, trading as Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage Pty Ltd, an application was brought to the court seeking approval of the Operations Agreement 2016. The application arose from the need for regulatory oversight of the company's operations, specifically its bulk fuel haulage services. The court was tasked with determining whether the proposed agreement sufficiently addressed the regulatory requirements and public interest considerations pertinent to the industry.

The primary legal issues before the court involved the adequacy and compliance of the proposed Operations Agreement with the statutory and regulatory framework governing bulk fuel haulage services. The court needed to assess whether the agreement provided adequate safeguards to ensure the safe and efficient operation of fuel haulage activities, including compliance with environmental standards and safety regulations. Additionally, the court examined whether the agreement appropriately balanced the interests of the company, its customers, and the broader community.

In delivering its decision, the court considered the comprehensive provisions of the Operations Agreement, including its alignment with relevant legislation, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. The court found that the agreement was robust and contained sufficient measures to manage risks associated with fuel haulage operations. It was satisfied that the agreement provided for stringent safety protocols, environmental protections, and transparent reporting mechanisms. Consequently, the court approved the Operations Agreement 2016, recognising its alignment with the necessary regulatory and public interest requirements.

The final orders of the court approved the Operations Agreement 2016 for Stevemacs Bulk Pty Ltd, subject to the conditions and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. The court's approval enabled the company to proceed with its operations under the terms of the agreement, ensuring that the necessary safeguards were in place to protect public and environmental interests.

Stevemacs Bulk Pty Ltd T/A Stevemacs Bulk Fuel Haulage Pty Ltd

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