ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS – dispute about matter arising under agreement – s.739 Fair Work Act 2009 – dispute about removal of pre-paid overtime component of annualised salary in favour of payment for overtime actually worked – dispute notified under BlueScope Steel Port Kembla Steel Works Agreement 2012 – whether change ‘significant in nature’, and safe, efficient, legal and fair according to tests in agreement – removal of pre-paid overtime safe and efficient – consultation was more than adequate – procedures in agreement followed sufficiently to overcome any argument of illegality [Golden Cockerel] – respondent in emergency situation attempting to avoid closure of plant – Commission recognised need for transparent salary structure to dispel possible perceptions of favourable treatment – estimated saving of $500,000 p.a. justifies implementation – removal of pre-paid overtime safe, efficient, legal and fair – change not significant – application dismissed. The Australian Workers’ Union v BlueScope Steel (AIS) P/L
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