Application for approval of the Meridian Roofing Pty Ltd and CEPU - Plumbing Division (Vic) Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Meridian Roofing Pty Ltd and CEPU - Plumbing Division (Vic) Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027 (the Agreement). The application is made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] I note that the following provision may be inconsistent with the National Employment Standards:

• Clause 40 - Compassionate leave

[3] However, noting clause 5.4 of the Agreement, I am satisfied the more beneficial entitlements of the National Employment Standards will prevail where there is an inconsistency with the Agreement.

[4] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of sections 186, 187, 188, 190, 193 and 193A relevant to this application for approval have been met. The Agreement does not cover all the employees of the employer, however, taking into account the factors in sections 186(3) and (3A), I am satisfied that the group of employees was fairly chosen.

[5] The application was not lodged within 14 days after the Agreement was made. Pursuant to section 185(3)(b), in all the circumstances I consider it fair to extend the time for making the application to the date it was actually made.

[6] The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia being a bargaining representative for the Agreement has given notice under section 183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. I therefore note the Agreement covers the organisation under section 201(2) of the Act.

[7] The Agreement is approved today 21 March 2025. It will operate from 28 March 2025 as required by section 54 of the Act. The nominal expiry date is 31 October 2027.

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