Application by Stanmore Trading AS Stanmore Smc Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1360
What happened
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Stanmore Poitrel Mine Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was assigned case number AG2026/1083 and was considered by the Commissioner. The employer operates in the mining industry.
What was decided
The Commissioner approved the Stanmore Poitrel Mine Enterprise Agreement 2026 on 26 May 2026. The agreement is a single-enterprise agreement covering the bridging period and is recorded under award identifier AE532964. It is set to expire on 26 May 2029.
What it means for employers
Mining employers seeking to have a new enterprise agreement approved should apply to the Fair Work Commission. Once approved, the agreement sets the binding terms and conditions of employment for covered workers for its duration, in this case until 26 May 2029.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Stanmore Poitrel Mine Enterprise Agreement 2026 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by that agreement until it expires on 26 May 2029.
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