Application for approval of the ZR Projects NSW and AWU Transmission Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028 - greenfields agreement

[1] ZR Projects NSW Pty Ltd (ZR Projects) has applied for approval of a greenfields agreement known as the ZR Projects NSW and AWU Transmission Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028 (the Agreement). The Agreement was made between ZR Projects and the Australian Workers' Union.

[2] The Agreement is made under subsection 172(2)(b) of the Fair Work Act 2009. I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186 and 187 of the Act as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. In accordance with s.187(5)(a) of the Act, I am satisfied that the Australian Workers' Union 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 the Agreement. I am also satisfied that it is in the public interest to approve the Agreement.

[3] The Agreement is approved and will operate from 16 May 2025. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 29 July 2028.

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