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[2026] QIRC 115
General information, not legal advice.
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
2026-04-10
Original judgment source is linked above.
INDUSTRIAL LAW - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - application for termination after nominal expiry date - requirements for termination - determination terminated
Ms A. Pearson and Mr D. Hitchens for the Office of the Queensland Ombudsman
Mr M. Thomas and Ms G. Barendse for Together Queensland, Industrial Union of Employees
[1] On 24 March 2026, the Office of the Queensland Ombudsman ('the OOO') applied to terminate the Office of the Queensland Ombudsman Certified Agreement 2022 ('the Agreement') pursuant to s 228(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld) ('the IR Act').
[2] The Agreement has a nominal expiry date of 31 October 2025.
[3] In making my decision I have had regard to the legislative provisions, the submissions made by the parties who appeared at the hearing today and the affidavit of Ms Amy Pearson, Executive Director of Corporate Strategy of the OOO.
[4] The Agreement does not provide that particular conditions need to be met before it may be terminated.
[5] I am satisfied that the OOO has provided the requisite notice of its intention to apply to terminate the Agreement to employees and Together Queensland, Industrial Union of Employees.
[6] Along with the OOO, Together Queensland, Industrial Union of Employees appeared today and consented to the present application. No other person appeared or sought to make submissions.
[7] Having regard to the materials before me, I am satisfied that all parties to the Agreement agree to it being terminated, and the termination of the Agreement is not contrary to the public interest.
[9] The OOO and the employee organisation listed below have agreed to the terms of the _Office of the Queensland Ombudsman Certified Agreement 2025_which will replace the Agreement:
[10] Section 228(4) of the IR Act provides that termination takes effect when the Commission's approval takes effect.
[11] I approve the termination of the Agreement with effect from 10 April 2026.
The Office of the Queensland Ombudsman Certified Agreement 2022 is terminated.