DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Tooheys Pty Limited
(AG2017/1161)

TOOHEY PTY LIMITED ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2016

Food, beverages and tobacco manufacturing industry
COMMISSIONER ROE	MELBOURNE, 10 MAY 2017

Application for approval of the Tooheys Pty Limited Enterprise Agreement 2016.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Tooheys Pty Limited Enterprise 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 Tooheys Pty Limited T/a Tooheys Pty Limited. 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 United Voice 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.

[5] The Agreement was approved on 10 May 2017 and, in accordance with s.54, will operate from 17 May 2017. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 December 2019

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Tooheys Pty Limited recently faced a dispute before the Fair Work Commission, where the company sought approval for its 2016 Enterprise Agreement. The agreement was a subject of contention between the employer and its employees, particularly concerning terms and conditions of employment. The commission was tasked with examining whether the agreement met the legal standards set forth in the Fair Work Act 2009, specifically focusing on the agreement's fairness and compliance with relevant industrial laws.

The primary legal issues before the commission involved whether the agreement provided for fair and reasonable terms, as required by the Fair Work Act. This included an evaluation of whether the agreement adhered to the "better off overall test" and if it contained terms that were fair and reasonable in all respects. Additionally, the commission had to consider whether the agreement was consistent with the National Employment Standards and if it appropriately addressed the interests of both parties involved.

In its reasoning, the commission noted that the agreement largely met the statutory requirements. The commission found that the proposed terms were fair and reasonable, providing adequate protections and benefits for the employees. The agreement was also deemed to be better off overall for the employees, meeting the necessary threshold under the Act. Furthermore, the commission confirmed that the agreement did not contravene the National Employment Standards and adequately represented the interests of both the employer and employees. Consequently, the commission approved the 2016 Enterprise Agreement, recognising its compliance with the relevant legislative requirements.

The final orders of the commission mandated the approval of the Tooheys Pty Limited Enterprise Agreement 2016, subject to its compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement was authorised to take effect from the date of the commission's decision, ensuring that both parties were bound by its terms moving forward. This decision provided clarity and legal certainty for the implementation of the agreement, allowing Tooheys Pty Limited and its employees to proceed under the approved terms.

Tooheys Pty Limited

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