Conclusion
[10] With the undertakings referred to above, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met.
[11] The undertakings from Telstra have been given in accordance with s.190 of the Act and copy of the undertakings is attached in Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result in substantial changes to the Agreement. The undertakings are taken to be terms of the Agreement.
[12] The Agreement is approved and will operate from 19 June 2020. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 30 September 2021.
[13] The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia is covered by the Agreement.
[14] The Community and Public Sector Union is covered by the Agreement.
[15] The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia is covered by the Agreement.
COMMISSIONER
Appearances:
C O'Grady QCfor the applicant.
D Khatabfor the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia.
A Nashfor the CPSU, the Community and Public Sector Union.
L Duncanon her own behalf.
Hearing details:
2020.
Melbourne (video hearing):
May 21.
Final written submissions:
Applicant, 28 May 2020.
Union bargaining Representatives, 4 June 2020.
Applicant (in reply), 9 June 2020.
1 [2019] FCAFC 138.
2 See [2019] FCAFC 138, [2].
Annexure A
Telstra 2020 EBA Undertakings.