Application by Wormald Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Wormald
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1264
What happened
Wormald Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Wormald, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of an enterprise agreement. The agreement covers employees and the Electrical Trades Union (ETU). The agreement's name is Wormald Australia Pty Ltd & ETU Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2029. It applies to the electrical contracting industry. The agreement was approved on 15 May 2026 and expires on 31 March 2029.
What was decided
The Commissioner approved the enterprise agreement. The decision, [2026] FWCA 1264, relates to the application for approval of the Wormald Australia Pty Ltd and ETU Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. The agreement covers employees in the electrical contracting industry.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with the Fair Work Act and related regulations. Agreements must be fair and beneficial to employees.
What it means for employees
Employees should review enterprise agreements to understand their rights and obligations. The agreement provides a framework for terms and conditions of employment for covered employees.
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