DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Unified Fire Protection Pty Ltd
(AG2015/7533)

UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION GROUP PTY LTD, - ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2015 - 2018

Electrical contracting industry
COMMISSIONER LEE	MELBOURNE, 24 DECEMBER 2015

Application for approval of the Unified Fire Protection Group Pty Ltd, - Enterprise Agreement 2015 - 2018.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Unified Fire Protection Group Pty Ltd, - Enterprise Agreement 2015 - 2018 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Unified Fire Protection Pty Ltd. 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.

[4] Pursuant to s.205(2) of the Act, the model consultation term prescribed by the Fair Work Regulations 2009 is taken to be a term of the Agreement.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 31 December 2015. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 23 December 2019.

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The matter before the court involved an application by Unified Fire Protection Pty Ltd for the approval of the Unified Fire Protection Group Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2015 - 2018. The Fair Work Commission was the tribunal that heard the application. The dispute centred on whether the proposed agreement complied with the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009 and whether it was in the best interests of the employees.

The legal issues before the Commission included whether the agreement appropriately covered all aspects of employment conditions, such as wages, hours of work, and leave entitlements. Additionally, the Commission had to determine if the agreement provided for appropriate mechanisms for the resolution of disputes and whether it allowed for the protection of employees' rights. Another key issue was whether the agreement facilitated the efficient operation of the business while ensuring fair treatment of employees.

The Commission considered various submissions from both the applicant and the relevant trade union. After reviewing the content of the agreement and assessing its compliance with legislative requirements, the Commission concluded that the agreement met the necessary standards. It was found to be fair and reasonable, taking into account the interests of both the employer and the employees. The Commission approved the agreement, noting that it provided adequate protections and facilitated effective dispute resolution mechanisms. The approval of the agreement was therefore granted, and the Commission made an order approving the Unified Fire Protection Group Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2015 - 2018.

Unified Fire Protection Pty Ltd

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