Application by Lph Painting Co Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1344
What happened
LPH Painting Co Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of an enterprise agreement covering its employees. The agreement, titled the LPH Painting Company Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026, was lodged under case number AG2026/467. The company operates in the building, metal and civil construction industries. The application was assessed by a Commissioner.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the LPH Painting Company Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement was given the identifier AE532947 and is set to expire on 28 May 2029. The decision was issued on 28 May 2026. No further reasoning is available from the source document.
What it means for employers
Employers in the painting and construction sector should note that enterprise agreements must be submitted to the Fair Work Commission for approval. Once approved, the agreement sets the binding terms and conditions for covered employees for its duration, in this case until 28 May 2029.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement will have their pay and conditions governed by the LPH Painting Company Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026 until 28 May 2029. Employees should obtain a copy of the approved agreement to understand their entitlements during that period.
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