TECH-CON NSW PTY LTD / CFMEU COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 2024-2027

Application for approval of the Tech-Con NSW Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2024-2027

[1] An application has been made for approval of a greenfields agreement known as the Tech-Con NSW Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2024-2027 (Agreement). The application was made by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (Applicant) pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act).

[2] This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of s.172(2)(b) of the Act.

[3] In accordance with s.187(5) of the Act, I am satisfied that the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union is entitled to represent the industrial interests of a majority of employees who will be covered by the Agreement in relation to the work that is to be performed under it, and that it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.

[4] On the basis of the materials before the Commission, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186 and 187 of the Act as are relevant to the application for approval of the Agreement have been met.

[5] Pursuant to s.53(2)(b) of the Act, I note that the Agreement was made with the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union, and that the Agreement covers the organisation.

[6] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 20 February 2026. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 4 July 2027.

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