Application for approval of the Suburban Connect (Tunnelling) Greenfields Agreement 2026

[1] An application has been made for approval of a greenfields agreement known as the Suburban Connect (Tunnelling) Greenfields Agreement 2026 (Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act). It has been made by Suburban Connect Tunnelling Wages Pty Ltd (Applicant).

[2] This is a greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of s.172(2)(b) of the Act.

[3] 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.

[4] In accordance with s.187(5(a) of the Act, I am satisfied that the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) 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.

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

[6] The Agreement is approved and will operate from 23 March 2026 as required by s.54 of the Act. The nominal expiry date is 18 February 2030.

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