[1] Wimmera Catchment Management Authority has applied for approval of an enterprise agreement known as Wimmera CMA Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 under s 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009.

[2] The Agreement is a single enterprise agreement.

[3] I note clause 4.3 of the Agreement, which gives precedence to the NES and am satisfied that the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.

[4] I am satisfied that each requirement of ss186, 187 and 188 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.

[5] The Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union (ASU) lodged a Form F18 statutory declaration giving notice under s 183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with s 201(2) of the Act, I note the Agreement covers the ASU.

[6] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s 54 of the Act, will operate from 27 March 2025.

[7] In accordance with clause 3.1, the nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 6 August 2028.

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