Application by Cranbourne Pakenham Racing Club Inc
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1388
What happened
Cranbourne Pakenham Racing Club Inc applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a single-enterprise agreement called the Southside Racing Pakenham Racecourse Agreement 2026–2028. The application was assigned case number AG2026/1062 and came before the Commissioner. The club operates in the racing industry and holds ABN 71575147211. The agreement was described as a bridging-period agreement.
What was decided
The Commissioner approved the Southside Racing Pakenham Racecourse Agreement 2026–2028. The agreement was given the identifier AE532992 and is set to expire on 30 June 2028. The decision also references a Fair Work Commission Full Bench decision concerning the variation of modern awards to include a delegates' rights term, suggesting that term was considered as part of the approval process.
What it means for employers
Employers in the racing industry seeking enterprise agreement approval should be aware that agreements must now include a delegates' rights term, consistent with recent Full Bench guidance. Bridging-period agreements remain a recognised option for organisations needing interim coverage while negotiating longer-term arrangements.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Southside Racing Pakenham Racecourse Agreement 2026–2028 will have their terms and conditions governed by this agreement until at least 30 June 2028. The inclusion of a delegates' rights term means workplace delegates have formally recognised rights under the agreement.
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