Application for approval of the Asahi Beverages Prospect Enterprise Agreement 2025

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Asahi Beverages Prospect Enterprise Agreement 2025 (the Agreement). The Application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Asahi Beverages Pty Ltd (the Applicant). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss186, 187 and 188 as is relevant to this application for approval has been met.

[3] I note that Clause 5 of the Agreement provides that the Agreement will be read and interpreted in conjunction with the National Employment Standards (NES) provided that where there is any inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES, the more beneficial provision to an employee will take precedence.

[4] The United Workers Union (UWU) lodged a Form F18 statutory declaration giving notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2) of the Act, I note the Agreement covers the UWU.

[5] The Agreement is approved and will operate in accordance with s.54 of the Act. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 July 2029.

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