Application for approval of the AMWU & SCH LABOUR HIRE PTY LTD Metal & Engineering On-Site Construction Agreement 2023 - 2026

[1] An application has been made for approval of a greenfields agreement known as the AMWU & SCH LABOUR HIRE PTY LTD Metal & Engineering On-Site Construction Agreement 2023 - 2026 (the Agreement). The application was made by SCH Labour Hire Pty Ltd pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act).

[2] This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of s. 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. In accordance with s.187(5)(a) of the Act, I am satisfied that "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as 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.

[3] Pursuant to s.53(2)(b) of the Act I note the Agreement was made with "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) and that the Agreement covers this organisation.

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

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