Application for approval of the Christian Schools Tasmania Enterprise Agreement General Staff 2026.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Christian Schools Tasmania Enterprise Agreement General Staff 2026 (the Agreement) pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by Christian Schools Tasmania (the Applicant). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] On 30 January 2026, the Employer was invited to address aspects of the Agreement.

[3] 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 the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2) of the Act I note that the Agreement covers this organisation.

[4] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188, 190, 193 and 193A of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 7 days after the date of approval of the Agreement. The nominal expiry date is 31 December 2029.

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