Application for approval of The Hills Montessori School Inc. Enterprise Agreement 2026

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as The Hills Montessori School Inc. 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 The Hills Montessori School Incorporated (the Applicant). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] I am satisfied that each requirement of ss186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[3] The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEU) lodged a Form F18 statutory declaration giving 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 the Agreement covers the IEU.

[4] The Agreement is approved and will operate in accordance with s.54 of the Act from 11 March 2026. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 December 2028.

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