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FWCFair Work Commission · 30 December 2025

Application by Queensland Rail Transit Authority Trading AS Queensland Rail,Application by Queensland Rail Transit Authority Trading AS Queensland Rail

Citation: [2026] FWC 1684

What happened

Queensland Rail Transit Authority Trading As Queensland Rail applied to the Fair Work Commission. The dispute concerns an enterprise agreement, the 'Queensland Rail Network Enterprise Agreement 2023'. Key issues include the term of the agreement, wage increases, and a reduction in working hours.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission's decision is not detailed in the provided text. The document identifies the case number as B2026/336 and B2026/346. Deputy President Lake was involved in the decision.

What it means for employers

The case highlights the importance of ensuring enterprise agreements are clear and address key terms like wage increases and working hours to avoid disputes.

What it means for employees

Employees should be aware of their rights under enterprise agreements and seek clarification if they have concerns about the terms.

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https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/pdf/2026fwc1684.pdf

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This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections

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