Application for approval of the Kings Rail Pty Ltd & RTBU Enterprise Agreement 2026

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Kings Rail Pty Ltd & RTBU Enterprise Agreement 2026 (the Agreement). The application is made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of section 172(2)(b) of the Act. I am satisfied each of the requirements of sections 186 and 187 of the Act relevant to this application have been met. I am satisfied the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU) is entitled to represent the industrial interests of the 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.

[3] I note the Agreement was made with the RTBU and the agreement covers that organisation under section 53(2)(b).

[4] The Agreement is approved today 2 March 2026. It will operate from 9 March 2026 as required by section 54 of the Act. The nominal expiry date is 9 March 2029.

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