Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
What happened
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a case, B2026/276. The union sought to extend a 30-day period related to this case. The Fair Work Commission did not provide further details about the underlying case B2026/276.
What was decided
Deputy President Hampton C granted the AMWU’s application to extend the 30-day period. The decision did not specify the reasons for the extension or the nature of the case B2026/276. The Fair Work Commission’s decision is recorded as [2026] FWC 1742.
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of deadlines and time limits imposed by the Fair Work Commission. It is important to ensure all necessary steps are taken within these timeframes. Failure to do so may result in applications to extend those deadlines being granted.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that unions can apply to extend time limits in Fair Work Commission proceedings. This can affect the progress of a case.
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