Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
Citation: [2026] FWC 1632
What happened
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a case, B2026/104, and sought to extend a 30-day period. The Fair Work Commission document details the application and related information. Deputy President Hampton C was involved in the decision.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission granted the AMWU’s application to extend the 30-day period related to case B2026/104. The decision was made on December 31, 2025. The document details the application and related information.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of deadlines and time limits within Fair Work processes. It is important to ensure compliance and respond promptly to applications to avoid extensions or potential penalties.
What it means for employees
Employees and unions should understand the processes for seeking extensions in Fair Work matters. This can be crucial for ensuring all relevant information is considered.
Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:
https://www.fwc.gov.au/document-view/decisions/application-by-automotive-food-metals-engineering-printing-and-kindred-194Want more cases like this?
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