Application by Bucher Municipal Trading AS Bucher Municipal Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1605
What happened
Bucher Municipal Pty Ltd applied to have its Victorian Operations Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027 approved by the Fair Work Commission. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering some, but not all, employees of the company. A minor discrepancy existed between the title in the agreement and that listed in the Notice of Employee Representation Rights. The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) lodged a statutory declaration seeking to have the agreement cover them.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Bucher Municipal Pty Ltd Victorian Operations Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027. Deputy President Clancy found that any discrepancy in titles was minor and did not disadvantage employees. The Commission also confirmed the agreement was genuinely agreed to and met all relevant requirements of the Fair Work Act. The AMWU will be covered by the agreement, and it will operate from June 29, 2026, expiring on March 31, 2027.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking approval for enterprise agreements should ensure consistency between titles used in notices and the actual agreement document. This demonstrates attention to detail and avoids potential delays or challenges during the approval process. The decision confirms that minor procedural errors are unlikely to derail approval if employees aren’t disadvantaged.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the approved enterprise agreement will receive the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement, which is now legally binding. The AMWU’s members will also be covered by this agreement.
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