Application by Independent Education Union of Australia (130N)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1248
What happened
The Fair Work Commission considered an application regarding the West Bathurst Preschool Teachers and EarlyStart Children & Family Centre Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Independent Education Union of Australia (130N) brought the application. The Commissioner heard the case. The agreement covers employees in the educational services industry.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the West Bathurst Preschool Teachers and EarlyStart Children & Family Centre Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement’s expiry date is 2028-06-30.
What it means for employers
Employers covered by the agreement should ensure compliance with the terms and conditions outlined in the West Bathurst Preschool Teachers and EarlyStart Children & Family Centre Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement is in effect until 2028-06-30.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the West Bathurst Preschool Teachers and EarlyStart Children & Family Centre Enterprise Agreement 2025 will have their rights and entitlements governed by the terms of the agreement until its expiry date.
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