Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd T/A TasNetworks

[2017] FWCA 3216

[2017] FWCA 3216

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd T/A TasNetworks
(AG2016/5007)

TASNETWORKS AGREEMENT 2016-2019

Tasmania
COMMISSIONER CIRKOVIC	MELBOURNE, 13 JUNE 2017

Application for approval of the TasNetworks Agreement 2016-2019.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the TasNetworks Agreement 2016-2019 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd T/A TasNetworks. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Applicant has provided written undertakings. A copy of the undertakings is attached in Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result in substantial changes to the Agreement.

[3] Subject to the undertakings referred to above, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 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.

[4] The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia, Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union and The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia, being bargaining representatives for the Agreement, have given notice under s.183 of the Act that they want the Agreement to cover them. In accordance with s.201(2) I note that the Agreement covers the organisations.

[5] The Agreement was approved on 13 June 2017 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 20 June 2017. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 December 2019.

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Annexure A