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in many ways ceased, with the introduction of the WorkChoices legislation reform package. However, consistent with the litigation itself, it was the consequent events that remained relevant. The decision of the three certified agreements case is still an applicable authority in determining what can
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Appeal Upheld. Only matters that "pertain to the relationship between employer and employee" can be in an enterprise agreement. Bargaining agent's fee do not "pertain" so cannot be in an enterprise agreement.
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