Application for approval of the Rydalmere Blindmaker, Australian Window Furnishings division of Hunter Douglas Limited Enterprise Agreement for the period 2025 to 2027

[1] Hunter Douglas Limited (Employer) has made an application for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Rydalmere Blindmaker, Australian Window Furnishings division of Hunter Douglas Limited Enterprise Agreement for the period 2025 to 2027 (Agreement) pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] 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 has been met. In coming to this conclusion, I have had regard to the material contained in the application, the accompanying declaration, the Form F18 filed by the Australian Workers' Union (AWU), and the Statement of Principles.[1]

[3] The AWU has given notice under s.183 of the FW Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2), I note that the Agreement covers the AWU.

[4] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the FW Act, will operate from 23 July 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 March 2027.

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

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