Application for approval of the AMWU & Pursuit Co Pty Ltd Metal & Engineering On-Site Construction Agreement 2023 - 2026

[1] Pursuit Co Pty Ltd has made an application, pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act), for approval of a greenfields agreement known as the AMWU & Pursuit Co Pty Ltd Metal & Engineering On-Site Construction Agreement 2023 - 2026 (the Agreement).

[2] This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of section 172(2)(b) of the Act. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186 and 187 of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[3] In accordance with s.187(5)(a) of the Act, I am satisfied that the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) 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. I am also satisfied that it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.

[4] Pursuant to s.53(2)(b) of the Act I note the Agreement was made with the AMWU and that the Agreement covers this organisation.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 4 June 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2026.

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