Application for approval of the Visy Packaging Pty Ltd (Wodonga) Enterprise Agreement 2026

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Visy Packaging Pty Ltd (Wodonga) 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 Visy Packaging Pty Ltd. The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188, 193 and 193A as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. The Agreement does not cover all of the employees of the employer, however, taking into account the factors in ss.186(3) and (3A) I am satisfied that the group of employees was fairly chosen.

[3] The "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) being a bargaining representative for the Agreement, has given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s.201(2) I note that the Agreement covers the organisation.

[4] The Agreement specifies a later commencement date than 7 days as permitted by s.54(1)(b). It is appropriate to specify a later date on the basis that this Agreement is replacing the current agreement (Visy Packaging Pty Ltd (Wodonga) Enterprise Agreement 2022) which will expire on 31 March 2026.

[5] The Agreement is approved and in accordance with s.54, will operate from 1 April 2026. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 March 2029.

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