[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the SCOTS PGC College Enterprise Agreement 2026 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by SCOTS PGC College (the Applicant). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Applicant has provided written undertakings. A copy of the undertakings is attached at Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result in substantial changes to the Agreement.

[3] Subject to the undertakings referred to above, I am satisfied that each requirement of ss.186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. The undertakings are taken to be a term of the Agreement.

[4] Noting clause 1.11 of the Agreement, I am satisfied that the more beneficial entitlements of the NES in the Act will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

[5] The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEU) and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) both lodged a Form F18 statutory declaration giving notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover them. In accordance with s.201(2) of the Act, I note the Agreement covers the IEU and the ANMF.

[6] The Agreement is approved, and in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 1 January 2026. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 December 2028.

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