Application for approval of the SME Powered Services (VIC) Pty Ltd and ETU Electrical Contracting Enterprise Agreement 2025-2029

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the SME Powered Services (VIC) Pty Ltd and ETU Electrical Contracting Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2029 (Agreement). The application was made by SME Powered Services (VIC) Pty Ltd (Applicant) pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] I observe that certain provisions of the Agreement may be inconsistent with the National Employment Standards (NES). However, noting clause 4.1 of the Agreement, I am satisfied that the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

[3] On the basis of the materials before the Commission, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187 and 188 of the Act as are relevant to the application for approval of the Agreement have been met.

[4] The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V), being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2) of the Act, I note that the Agreement covers the organisation.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 23 December 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 March 2029.

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