Application for approval of the ESSSuper Enterprise Agreement 2025

[1] An application has been made for approval of a single enterprise agreement known as the ESSSuper Enterprise Agreement 2025. The application was made pursuant s. 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). The application has been made by the Emergency Services Superannuation Board (employer).

[2] The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), being a bargaining representative for the agreement, has given notice under s.183 that it wants the Agreement to cover the CPSU. In accordance with s.201(2) I therefore note that the Agreement covers the CPSU. By way of declaration in form F18, the CPSU has supported the approval of the Agreement.

[3] Having taken into account the materials provided with the application for approval, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss. 186, 187, 188 and 190 as relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[4] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 26 June 2025. The nominal expiry date of the agreement is 28 February 2029.

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