Application by Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1552
What happened
Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd applied to terminate the Toxfree NSW Industrial Services Enterprise Agreement 2016–2019. The agreement covered employees in the waste management industry. Deputy President Grayson heard the application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the application to terminate the Toxfree NSW Industrial Services Enterprise Agreement 2016–2019. The decision does not detail the reasoning behind the approval. The agreement expired on 2019-08-01.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure enterprise agreements are regularly reviewed and consider the expiry dates to avoid unexpected complications. Agreements can be terminated following a formal application process.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Toxfree NSW Industrial Services Enterprise Agreement 2016–2019 should be aware that the agreement has been terminated. Their terms and conditions of employment will now be governed by other applicable instruments, such as the relevant modern award.
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