Application by Allen Taylor & Company Ltd Trading AS Pentarch Forestry
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1222
What happened
Allen Taylor & Company Ltd, trading as Pentarch Forestry, sought approval of the ATC Nowra Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the timber and paper products industry. The Fair Work Commission considered the application and related documents, including a decision with case number AG2026/984.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the ATC Nowra Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement is valid until 2029-05-11. The Commission’s decision is documented as [2026] FWCA 1222.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure any proposed enterprise agreements comply with the Fair Work Act and relevant regulations before seeking approval from the Fair Work Commission. Agreements must be clearly documented and accessible.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the ATC Nowra Enterprise Agreement 2025 will have the terms and conditions of that agreement applying to their employment until its expiry date.
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