Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Broken Bay T/A Catholic Schools Broken Bay

[2023] FWCA 1780

[2023] FWCA 1780

FAIR WORK COMMISSION

DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009

s.185—Enterprise agreement

Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Broken Bay T/A Catholic Schools Broken Bay

(AG2023/1731)

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS BROKEN BAY ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2023

Educational services
DEPUTY PRESIDENT BOYCE	SYDNEY, 19 JUNE 2023

Application for approval of the Catholic Schools Broken Bay Enterprise Agreement 2023

1. An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement to be known as the Catholic Schools Broken Bay Enterprise Agreement 2023 (Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act). It has been made by Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Broken Bay (Employer). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

Coverage of employee organisation

1. The Independent Education Union of Australia, being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants to be covered by the Agreement. In accordance with s.201(2) of the Act, I note that the Agreement covers this organisation.

Conclusion

1. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Act, as are relevant to this application for approval, have been met.

1. I am satisfied the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

1. The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 26 June 2023. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 December 2024.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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