[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Ventia Qld Water EA 2025 (the Agreement). The Application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Ventia Utility Services (the Applicant). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] The Applicant has provided written undertakings. 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] Noting clause 1.7(b) 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.

[4] The Agreement is approved and will operate in accordance with s.54 of the Act. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 1 October 2028.

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