Application for approval of the Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited Transmission Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited Transmission Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act). It has been made by Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited (the Employer).

Section 172(2)(b), 186 and 187

[2] This is a Greenfields agreement that meets the requirements of s 172(2)(b) of the Act. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss 186 and 187 of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval has been met.

[3] 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 Australia (CEPU), 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.

[4] I am also satisfied that it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement as required by s 187(5)(b).

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

[6] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s 54 of the Act will operate from 7 days after the date of approval.

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