Application for approval of the Kalpataru Projects International Limited Electrical Supply Industry Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028

[1] An application has been made for approval of a greenfields agreement known as the Kalpataru Projects International Limited Electrical Supply Industry Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028 (the Agreement). The application was made by Kalpataru Projects International Limited pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 ("the Act").

[2] On the materials before the Commission, I am satisfied that:

1. This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of s.172(2)(b) of the Act;

b) the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) 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;[1] and

1. it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.

[3] Pursuant to s.53(2)(b) of the Act I note the Agreement was made with CEPU and that the Agreement covers the CEPU.

[4] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 27 February 2026. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 March 2028.

[1] Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), s.187(5)(a).

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