The Decision
The High Court of Australia decided 6 judges to 1 (Kirby J dissenting) that only matters which "pertained to the relationship between employer and employee" could be placed in an enterprise bargaining agreement. Bargaining agent's fees did not "pertain" and could not be placed into an enterprise agreement.
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