| [2016] FWCA 3496 |
| FAIR WORK COMMISSION |
DECISION |
Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement
Wimmera Catchment Management Authority
(AG2016/822)
WIMMERA CMA ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2015 - 2019
State and Territory government administration | |
COMMISSIONER LEE | HOBART, 31 MAY 2016 |
Application for approval of the Wimmera CMA Enterprise Agreement 2015-2019.
[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Wimmera CMA Enterprise Agreement 2015-2019 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Wimmera Catchment Management Authority. 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] The Agreement contained a minor error at clause 16.2.3. Pursuant to section 586(a) of the Act, the error is corrected in the published Agreement.
[5] 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.
[6] Pursuant to s.202(4) of the Act, the model flexibility term prescribed by the Fair Work Regulations 2009 is taken to be a term of the Agreement.
[7] The Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union 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.
[8] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 7 June 2016. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 6 August 2019.
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ANNEXURE A
- AGLC
- Wimmera Catchment Management Authority [2016] FWCA 3496
- Case
- [2016] FWCA 3496
- Decision Date
CaseChat Overview and Summary
The central legal issue before the Commission was whether the Enterprise Agreement satisfied the requirements for approval under the Fair Work Act. Specifically, the Commission needed to assess if the agreement provided for fair and reasonable terms and conditions of employment, and if it complied with any relevant awards, agreements, or other industrial instruments. Additionally, the Commission examined if the agreement had been made in good faith and whether it allowed for appropriate bargaining.
The Commission found that the Enterprise Agreement was made in good faith and provided for fair and reasonable terms and conditions of employment. It also determined that the agreement complied with relevant awards and other industrial instruments. The Commission approved the agreement, noting that it met the necessary requirements under the Fair Work Act. The decision highlights the importance of ensuring that enterprise agreements are negotiated fairly and provide for reasonable terms and conditions of employment.
The Fair Work Commission approved the Wimmera CMA Enterprise Agreement 2015-2019, confirming that it met the necessary requirements for approval under the Fair Work Act. The decision serves as a reminder to all parties involved in the negotiation and approval of enterprise agreements to ensure they are made in good faith and provide for fair and reasonable terms and conditions of employment.
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