Application by Harvey Fresh Trading AS Harvey Fresh (1994) Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1385
What happened
Harvey Fresh Trading (trading as Harvey Fresh (1994) Ltd) applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Lactalis Australia – Harvey Fresh Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was assigned case number AG2026/842 and came before Commissioner Connolly. The employer operates in the manufacturing and associated industries sector. The agreement is classified as a single-enterprise agreement covering a bridging period.
What was decided
Commissioner Connolly approved the Lactalis Australia – Harvey Fresh Enterprise Agreement 2026 on 27 May 2026. The agreement is recorded under award reference AE532989 and is set to expire on 30 April 2029. Beyond the approval and expiry date, the source does not provide details of the reasoning or the specific terms approved.
What it means for employers
Employers in similar manufacturing or food-processing businesses should note that a new enterprise agreement for Harvey Fresh has been approved with effect from 27 May 2026 and will run until 30 April 2029. Businesses covered by this agreement must comply with its terms for that period.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Lactalis Australia – Harvey Fresh Enterprise Agreement 2026 are now working under an approved agreement that runs until 30 April 2029. Workers should obtain a copy of the agreement to understand their entitlements during this period.
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