Application by Melbourne City Mission
What happened
Melbourne City Mission applied for approval of the 'Melbourne City Mission Social, Community and Employment Services Enterprise Agreement 2025' under the Fair Work Act 2009. The Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical & Services Union, also known as the Australian Services Union (ASU), is a bargaining representative for the agreement and wants it to cover them. Concerns were raised regarding the 'Better Off Overall Test' (BOOT).
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Melbourne City Mission Social, Community and Employment Services Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Commissioner accepted written undertakings from Melbourne City Mission to address concerns about the BOOT. These undertakings are now a term of the agreement. The agreement will operate for seven days after the approval date. The ASU is covered by the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must address concerns raised by the Commission, particularly regarding the Better Off Overall Test. Providing written undertakings can resolve these concerns and ensure approval.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the agreement will benefit from the terms outlined in the Melbourne City Mission Social, Community and Employment Services Enterprise Agreement 2025. The ASU is covered by the agreement.
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