Application by Essilor Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Essilor Australia
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1220
What happened
Essilor Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Essilor Australia, applied for approval of the Essilor Australia (Queensland Laboratory) Enterprise Agreement 2025–2028. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. The Fair Work Commission considered the application, noting the agreement's expiry date of 2028-06-30.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Essilor Australia (Queensland Laboratory) Enterprise Agreement 2025–2028. Commissioner Simpson C made the decision. The decision was published on 2026-05-11.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to establish or vary enterprise agreements should ensure they comply with all relevant Fair Work legislation and guidelines. Agreements must clearly outline terms and conditions of employment and have a defined expiry date.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Essilor Australia (Queensland Laboratory) Enterprise Agreement 2025–2028 will be entitled to the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement until its expiry date.
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