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FWCFair Work Commission · 31 December 2025

Application by O.P. Industries Pty. Ltd

Citation: [2026] FWCA 1161

What happened

O.P. Industries Pty. Ltd, a plumbing mechanical services company, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its enterprise agreement, titled 'O.P. Industries Pty. Ltd Plumbing Mechanical Services On Site Enterprise Agreement 2025'. The agreement covers employees in the plumbing industry. The agreement was not signed and had an expiry date of October 31, 2028.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission considered the application for approval of the enterprise agreement. The decision document itself is not available for review, but it indicates the Commission considered the agreement’s terms and conditions. The Commission's decision is recorded as [2026] FWCA 1161.

What it means for employers

Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they are properly drafted and adhere to Fair Work Commission requirements for approval. Agreements must be signed and have a defined expiry date.

What it means for employees

Employees should be aware of the terms and conditions outlined in enterprise agreements that apply to their workplace. The approval of an enterprise agreement indicates it is legally binding.

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Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:

https://www.fwc.gov.au/document-view/decisions/application-by-op-industries-pty-ltd-2026-fwca-1161

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