Enterprise Agreement · AE530440
Employer: HydroChem Pty Ltd · ABN 57005556605
Source: Fair Work Commission agreements register. View the agreement on fwc.gov.au → · Download PDF
Clause headings as listed in the agreement's own table of contents.
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2 agreements for this employer are on the Fair Work Commission register. An enterprise agreement keeps operating until it is replaced or terminated, so the most recently approved one below is the one to check your pay against.
| Agreement | Approved | Nominal expiry | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro-Chem and AWU Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2028AE530440You are hereMost recent | 12 Sept 2025 | 30 June 2028 | Approved |
| Hydro-Chem and AWU Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2025AE520527 | 29 June 2023 | 30 June 2025passed — still operates | Approved |
Passing its nominal expiry date does not end an agreement. It continues to apply until the Commission approves a replacement or terminates it, so an agreement years past its nominal expiry can still be the one that sets your pay. Source: Fair Work Commission document register.
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