austlii:cth/FWCA/2026/84
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FWCA
2026-01-16
Original judgment source is linked above.
s.185 - Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement
Royal Flying Doctor Service Of Australia (South Eastern Section)
ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE OF AUSTRALIA (SOUTH EASTERN SECTION) ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE OFFICERS ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025
Application for approval of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (South Eastern Section) Administration & Maintenance Officers Enterprise Agreement 2025.
[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (South Eastern Section) Administration & Maintenance Officers Enterprise Agreement 2025 (the Agreement). The Application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (South Eastern Section) (the Applicant). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.
[2] On the basis of the material filed in support of the application I am satisfied that each requirement of ss186, 187 and 188 as is relevant to this application for approval have been met.
[3] I note that clause 8.4 of the Agreement provides that where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES, and the NES provides a greater benefit, the NES provision will apply to the extent of any inconsistency. This clause resolves any potential issue in relation to the operation of 35.4, Compassionate leave, of the Agreement.
[4] The Agreement is approved and will operate in accordance with s.54 of the Act. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 June 2029.
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