Application by Australian Country Choice Production Pty Limited
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1063
What happened
Australian Country Choice Production Pty Limited sought approval for the Australian Country Choice Cannon Hill Production Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the meat industry. The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union, acting as a bargaining representative, supported the agreement and requested it cover them. The employer provided written undertakings to address potential concerns.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President Saunders approved the Australian Country Choice Cannon Hill Production Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Commission was satisfied that accepting the employer’s undertakings would not cause financial detriment or substantial changes to the agreement. The agreement will operate from May 1, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2029. The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union is covered by the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers entering into enterprise agreements should be prepared to provide undertakings to address potential concerns raised during the approval process. These undertakings can help ensure the agreement meets legal requirements and doesn't negatively impact employees.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Australian Country Choice Cannon Hill Production Enterprise Agreement 2025 will benefit from the terms outlined in the agreement, as well as any conditions specified in the employer’s undertakings. The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union is now covered by this agreement.
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