Application by Queensland Rail Transit Authority Trading AS Queensland Rail,Application by Queensland Rail Transit Authority Trading AS Queensland Rail
Citation: [2026] FWC 2492
What happened
Queensland Rail Transit Authority Trading As Queensland Rail and its employees were engaged in bargaining for three enterprise agreements. These aimed to replace existing agreements: the Queensland Rail Station Operations Enterprise Agreement 2023, the Queensland Rail Travel and Tourism and Other Employees Enterprise Agreement 2023, and the Queensland Rail Administrative, Professional and Technical Enterprise Agreement 2023. Intensive negotiations occurred over seven weeks before a final position was reached.
What was decided
The Commissioner recommends employees accept the proposed enterprise agreements. The offer includes an 8.5% wage increase over three years, potential further increases linked to inflation (first increase of 3.5% from June 1, 2026), a Strategic Delivery Allowance ($1000 or $1200 annually), increased rail-specific allowances, and other improvements specific to each agreement. Backpay is recommended to June 1, 2026, with an expiry date of May 31, 2029. Queensland Rail must put the agreements to a vote.
What it means for employers
Queensland Rail should proceed with putting the proposed enterprise agreements to a vote for employees. The company’s position on backpay being limited to the month of in-principle agreement is unlikely to change, according to the Commissioner’s assessment.
What it means for employees
Employees should consider and vote on the proposed enterprise agreements. These offer wage increases, allowances, and other improvements. Backpay will be provided from June 1, 2026, if the agreements are accepted.
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