Application for approval of the DHL Supply Chain Transport Solutions - QLD Enterprise Agreement 2025

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the DHL Supply Chain Transport Solutions - QLD 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 DHL Supply Chain (Australia) Pty Limited (the Applicant). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] I am satisfied that each requirement of ss186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[3] I observe that the following provisions are likely to be inconsistent with the National Employment Standards (NES):

1. Clause 8.1: Personal Leave

2. Clause 8.5: Personal Leave Accrual

3. Clause 28.3: Redundancy

[4] Noting clause 3.4 of the Agreement, I am satisfied that the more beneficial entitlements of the National Employment Standards (NES) in the Act will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

[5] The Transport Workers' Union (TWU) 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 TWU.

[6] The Agreement is approved and will operate in accordance with s.54 of the Act. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 15 November 2029.

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