Stevens Communications Pty Ltd T/A Stevcom

[2023] FWCA 1363

[2023] FWCA 1363

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185—Enterprise agreement

Stevens Communications Pty Ltd T/A Stevcom

(AG2023/1192)

STEVCOM ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2023

Telecommunications services
COMMISSIONER MIRABELLA	MELBOURNE, 12 MAY 2023

Application for approval of the StevCom Enterprise Agreement 2023.

1. Stevens Communications Pty Ltd T/A Stevcom (the Employer) has made an application for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the StevCom Enterprise Agreement 2023 (the Agreement) pursuant to s 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

1. On the basis of the material contained in the application and accompanying declaration, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188, as are relevant to this application for approval, have been met.

1. I observe that a provision of the Agreement is likely to be inconsistent with the National Employment Standards (NES). However, noting clause 4.3 of the Agreement, I am satisfied that the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

1. The Agreement was approved on 12 May 2023 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 19 May 2023. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 12 May 2027.

COMMISSIONER

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