Application for approval of the C2O Australia and CEPU Electrical Division Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the C2O Australia and CEPU Electrical Division Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026 (the Agreement). The Application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Thyristors Pty Ltd Trading As C2O Australia (the 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 requirement of ss.186, 187 and 188 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 Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of the Australia (the ETU) 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] The Agreement is approved and will operate in accordance with s.54 of the Act. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 July 2026.

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