Application for approval of the Foamco Industries Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2025

[1] Foamco Industries Pty Ltd (Employer) has made an application for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Foamco Industries Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2025 (Agreement) pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The application was accompanied by a signature page that did not comply in all respects with Regulation 2.06A of the Fair Work Regulations 2009. An amended signature page was subsequently filed. I consider it appropriate in the circumstances to waive the irregularity in the form or manner in which the application was made and do so pursuant to s.586(b) of the FW Act.

[3] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 of the FW Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. In coming to this conclusion, I have had regard to the material contained in the application, the accompanying declaration, the responses to issues identified, and the Statement of Principles.[1]

[4] The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the FW Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2) of the FW Act, I note that the Agreement covers the AWU.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the FW Act, will operate from 19 March 2026. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2027.

[1] Fair Work (Statement of Principles on Genuine Agreement) Instrument 2023.

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