Application for approval of the Visy Recycling (Springvale) Enterprise Agreement 2024

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Visy Recycling (Springvale) Enterprise Agreement 2024 (the Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act). It has been made by Visy Paper Pty Ltd Trading As Visy Recycling. 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 Australian Workers' Union 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 is approved and in accordance with s.54, will operate from 27 March 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 1 July 2027.

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