Application by William Angliss Institute of TAFE Trading AS William Angliss Institute
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1367
What happened
William Angliss Institute of TAFE applied under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 for approval of a single enterprise agreement covering its academic employees. The application was made to the Fair Work Commission and assigned reference AG2026/1076. The National Tertiary Education Industry Union (NTEU) also lodged a statutory declaration under section 183 indicating it wished to be covered by the agreement.
What was decided
Commissioner Crawford approved the William Angliss Institute of TAFE Academic Employee Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Commissioner was satisfied that all relevant requirements under sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act had been met. The Commissioner also noted that where the agreement is inconsistent with the National Employment Standards (the minimum legal entitlements set by the Act), the more beneficial NES provisions will apply. The NTEU is noted as covered by the agreement. The agreement takes effect seven days after approval and has a nominal expiry date of 31 October 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers in the education sector who make enterprise agreements must ensure the agreement meets all statutory approval requirements and that any clause addressing inconsistency with the National Employment Standards is clear that NES entitlements prevail where they are more beneficial to employees. Once approved, the agreement operates from seven days after the approval date.
What it means for employees
Academic employees covered by this agreement should be aware it takes effect seven days after approval and runs until 31 October 2029. Where any agreement term is less beneficial than the National Employment Standards, employees retain the higher NES entitlements. The NTEU is formally covered by the agreement.
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