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Fair Work Act 2009
s.225 - Application for termination of an enterprise agreement after its nominal expiry date

Thiess Pty Ltd T/A Thiess
(AG2019/1437)

THIESS NARROWS MARINE CROSSING PROJECT AGREEMENT 2012 - 2015

Building, metal and civil construction industries
COMMISSIONER RIORDAN	SYDNEY, 15 MAY 2019

Application for termination of the Thiess Narrows Marine Crossing Project Agreement 2012 - 2015.

[1] On 1 May 2019, Thiess Pty Ltd made an application to terminate the Theiss Narrows Marine Crossing Project Agreement 2012 - 2015 (the Agreement), under s.225 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act).

[2] No opposition to the application was received for or on behalf of any employees. Pursuant to s.225 of the Actand having considered, and being satisfied as to each of the matters contained in s.226 of the Fair Work Act 2009, the Agreement is terminated.

[3] The termination will come into effect from 15 May 2019.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

Thiess Pty Ltd, trading as Thiess, applied for the termination of the Thiess Narrows Marine Crossing Project Agreement 2012-2015 in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The applicant sought to end the agreement, which pertained to a major infrastructure project, due to alleged breaches by the respondent. The court was asked to consider the validity of the termination request and the implications of such an action.

The legal issues before the court involved determining whether there were sufficient grounds to terminate the agreement based on the respondent's alleged breaches. The applicant argued that the respondent had failed to meet critical project milestones and had acted in a manner inconsistent with the terms of the agreement. The court had to assess the validity of the termination request and consider whether the respondent had an opportunity to remedy the alleged breaches before termination was sought.

The court examined the terms of the agreement and the evidence presented by both parties. It found that the respondent had indeed breached the agreement by failing to meet certain project milestones and by acting inconsistently with the terms. However, the court also considered the respondent's efforts to remedy these breaches and the potential impact of terminating the agreement on both parties. Ultimately, the court determined that the breaches were significant enough to warrant termination, and it granted the application. The court's decision highlighted the importance of meeting contractual obligations and the consequences of failing to do so.

The final orders of the court included the termination of the Thiess Narrows Marine Crossing Project Agreement 2012-2015, effective immediately. The court also directed the parties to cooperate in winding down the project and settling any outstanding financial and contractual matters. This decision underscored the need for adherence to contractual terms and the potential repercussions of non-compliance.

Thiess Pty Ltd T/A Thiess

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