Application by Sunbeam Foods Pty Ltd Trading AS Sunbeam Foods
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1377
What happened
Sunbeam Foods Pty Ltd, trading as Sunbeam Foods, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Metal & Electrical Trades Employees Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the food, beverages and tobacco manufacturing industry. the Commissioner heard the application. The agreement expires on April 1, 2027.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Sunbeam Foods Pty Ltd Metal & Electrical Trades Employees Enterprise Agreement 2025. The decision was made by the Commissioner. The agreement is in effect until April 1, 2027.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements should ensure they comply with all relevant Fair Work legislation and guidelines. The approval process involves application to, and assessment by, the Fair Work Commission.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Sunbeam Foods Pty Ltd Metal & Electrical Trades Employees Enterprise Agreement 2025 will be entitled to the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement until its expiry date.
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