austlii:cth/FWCA/2026/794
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FWCA
2026-03-30
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s.185 - Application for approval of a greenfields agreement
Application for approval of the Cluedo Casual Crew Collective Agreement 2026
[1] The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has applied for approval of a greenfields agreement known as the Cluedo Casual Crew Collective Agreement 2026 (Agreement). The application is made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act).
[2] The Agreement is between the MEAA and Mame Productions Pty Ltd. It was made on 5 March 2026.
[3] Having considered the terms of the Agreement and the declarations provided by the MEAA and Mame Productions, I am satisfied that:
(1) the Agreement meets the requirements of section 172(2)(b) of the Act;
(2) each of the requirements of sections 186 and 187 of the Act as are relevant to the application for approval have been met. In particular, I am satisfied that:
(a) the MEAA is entitled to represent the industrial interests of a majority of employees who will be covered by the Agreement in relation to work to be performed under it; and
(b) it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.
[4] For the purposes of section 53(2)(b) of the Act, I note that the Agreement covers the MEAA.
[5] The Agreement is approved. In accordance with section 54 of the Act, the Agreement will operate from 6 April 2026. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 1 June 2026.
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