Fair Work Act 2009

s.252 - Application to extend single interest employer authorisation

Early Learning Association Australia Inc. Trading AS Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA)

Application to extend single interest employer authorisation in B2024/235

• [1] The Early Learning Association Australia Inc. (ELAA) has applied under s.252 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) for the Commission to extend the single interest employer authorisation made on 3 June 2024 in PR775629 (Authorisation) for a further period of twelve months. The Authorisation is in relation to a proposed single-interest enterprise agreement, the Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2024 (VECTEA 2024). The ELAA represents Employers covered by the proposed Agreement.

• [2] The Australian Education Union and the United Workers' Union are bargaining representatives for the proposed enterprise agreement and support the application.

• [3] Based on the material before the Commission and the history of bargaining between the parties, I am satisfied that there are reasonable prospects that the enterprise agreement can be finalised if the Authorisation operates for a longer period. In all the circumstances, it is appropriate to extend the period of operation for a further 12 months.

• [4] Accordingly, I have granted the application, and this has been confirmed in the Order[1] issued in conjunction with this Decision.

[1] PR787342.

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