Application for approval of the High Rise Productions Pty Ltd Crew Enterprise Agreement - 2025 - 2026

[1] This decision deals with an application made for approval of an Enterprise Agreement known as the High Rise Productions Pty Ltd Crew Enterprise Agreement - 2025 - 2026 (the Agreement). The Application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by High Rise Productions Pty Ltd (the Applicant).

[2] The Applicant has provided written undertakings. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result in substantial changes to the Agreement.

[3] The views of each person who the Fair Work Commission knows is a bargaining representative for the Agreement have been sought in relation to the undertakings.

[4] Pursuant to s.190(3) of the Act, I accept the undertakings.

[5] Subject to the undertakings referred to above, having regard to the Statement of Principles,[1] on the basis of the material contained in the application and accompanying declarations, I am satisfied that each requirement of ss.186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. The undertakings are taken to be a term of the Agreement.

[6] I observe that clause 1.5 of the Agreement provides that the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

[7] In accordance with s. 187(5)(a) of the Act, I am satisfied that the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) is entitled to represent the industrial interests of a 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.

[8] Pursuant to s.53(2)(b) of the Act I note the Agreement was made with the MEAA and that the Agreement covers this organisation.

[9] The Agreement is approved and will operate in accordance with s.54 of the Act. Commencing on 14 November 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2026.

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

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