Application for approval of the Helensburgh Coal Enterprise Agreement 2025.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Helensburgh Coal Enterprise Agreement 2025 (the Agreement). The application was made by Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss 186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[3] The Mining and Energy Union, being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2), I note that the Agreement covers the organisation.

[4] For the purpose of s.201(5) of the Act, I note that the Agreement will be the host employment instrument covered by the Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement Order [LH200039].

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 10 September 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 1 July 2028.

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