GGOZ Pty Ltd [2026] FWCA 873 (7 April 2026)

Application for approval of the GGOZ Pty Ltd (Golden Gate) Crew Enterprise Agreement 2026 - 2027

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the GGOZ Pty Ltd (Golden Gate) Crew Enterprise Agreement 2026 - 2027 (the Agreement). The application is made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of section 172(2)(b) of the Act. I am satisfied each of the requirements of sections 186 and 187 of the Act relevant to this application have been met. I am satisfied the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) is entitled to represent the industrial interests of the majority of employees who will be covered by the Agreement in relation to work that is to be performed under it. I am also satisfied that it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.

[3] I note the Agreement was made with the MEAA and the agreement covers that organisation under section 53(2)(b).

[4] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of sections 186, 187, 188, 190, 193 and 193A relevant to this application for approval have been met. The Agreement does not cover all the employees of the employer, however, taking into account the factors in sections 186(3) and (3A), I am satisfied that the group of employees was fairly chosen.

[5] The Agreement is approved today 7 April 2026. It will operate from 14 April 2026 as required by section 54 of the Act. The nominal expiry date is 30 June 2027.

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