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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions, Department of Education, Western Australian Meat Industry Authority, Forest Products Commission v The Australian Workers&#039

[2025] WAIRC 00452 Single Commissioner (WAIRC) 2025-07-29 File: AG 43/2025
Source
Commissioner Kucera
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Applicant: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions, Department of Education, Western Australian Meat Industry Authority, Forest Products Commission
Respondent: The Australian Workers' Union, West Australian Branch, Industrial Union of Workers

Ratio

An application to register The Australian Workers' Union (Western Australian Public Sector) General Agreement 2024 was granted by consent. The agreement satisfied the requirements of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) and was registered with effect from the date of the order, replacing the 2022 agreement.

Outcome

For applicant granted

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Key facts · 6

  • Application made pursuant to s41 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) to register an industrial agreement
  • The agreement is titled The Australian Workers' Union (Western Australian Public Sector) General Agreement 2024
  • Agreement was filed in the Registry of the Commission on 29 July 2025
  • Parties consented to the application being determined on the papers
  • Commission satisfied the agreement meets the requirements of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA)
  • The agreement replaces the Australian Workers' Union (Western Australian Public Sector) General Agreement 2022

Factors

For
  • Agreement meets the requirements of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA)
  • Both parties consented to registration
  • Application determined by consent on the papers
Against

Legislation referenced

  • Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) s41
  • Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) s41(8)

Concept tags · 4

[P]Registered industrial agreement (WA) [S]Meaning of 'industrial matter' (WA s7) [S]Public sector matter (general WAIRC jurisdiction post-PSAB) [S]Consent orders
Archived text (284 words)
THE AUSTRALIAN WORKERS' UNION (WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) GENERAL AGREEMENT 2024 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION PARTIES Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions, Department of Education, Western Australian Meat Industry Authority, Forest Products Commission APPLICANT -v- The Australian Workers' Union, West Australian Branch, Industrial Union of Workers RESPONDENT CORAM Commissioner T Kucera DATE Tuesday, 29 July 2025 FILE NO/S AG 43 OF 2025 CITATION NO. 2025 WAIRC 00452 Result Agreement registered Representation Applicant Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and others Respondent The Australian Workers’ Union, West Australian Branch, Industrial Union of Workers Order WHEREAS this is an application made pursuant to s 41 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) (the Act) to register an industrial agreement (application); AND WHEREAS I am satisfied that The Australian Workers' Union (Western Australian Public Sector) General Agreement 2024 (agreement) meets the requirements of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) and that it should be registered; AND WHEREAS the parties consent to the application being determined on the papers; NOW THEREFORE, the Commission, pursuant to the powers conferred under the Act, and by consent, hereby orders – THAT the agreement made between the parties filed in the Registry of the Commission on 29 July 2025 as amended and titled The Australian Workers' Union (Western Australian Public Sector) General Agreement 2024, that is attached to this order, be registered as an industrial agreement with effect from the date of this order. THAT The Australian Workers' Union (Western Australian Public Sector) General Agreement 2024 replaces the Australian Workers’ Union (Western Australian Public Sector) General Agreement 2022, which by operation of s 41(8) of the Act is hereby cancelled. Commissioner T Kucera