Application for approval of the Weir Minerals Australia Ltd Beresfield Service Centre Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2028

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement to be known as the Weir Minerals Australia Ltd Beresfield Service Centre Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2028 (Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act). It has been made by Weir Minerals Australia Ltd (Employer). The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[2] 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 to be covered by the Agreement. In accordance with s.201(2) of the Act, I note that the Agreement covers this organisation.

[3] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188, 190, 193 and 193A of the Act, as are relevant to this application for approval, have been met.

[4] I am satisfied the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from 18 December 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 1 March 2028.

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