Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
Citation: [2026] FWC 3292
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia applied to the Fair Work Commission for an authorisation. This would allow five electrical contracting companies to bargain together for a new enterprise agreement. The companies are Klenner Murphy Electrical, Fredon Industries, Nilsen (QLD), Resource Services Group E&I, and Stowe Australia. The agreement would cover employees in Regional Queensland performing electrical contracting work.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission decided to grant the authorisation. This allows the five companies to bargain together for a new enterprise agreement. The Commission was satisfied that all requirements under section 249 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The parties agreed to the application.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to bargain with multiple entities should ensure they understand the requirements of section 248 of the Fair Work Act. This section outlines the conditions for obtaining a single interest employer authorisation. The businesses must also demonstrate reasonably comparable operations and business activities.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that their union can apply for an authorisation to allow multiple employers to bargain together. This can potentially lead to improved terms and conditions in a new enterprise agreement.
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