Application by Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1610
What happened
Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd applied to have its Townsville Agreement 2025 approved by the Fair Work Commission. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the waste management industry. The company provided written undertakings as part of the application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission, under the Commissioner, approved the Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd Townsville Agreement 2025. The commission was satisfied that the agreement met all relevant requirements of the Fair Work Act and that the provided undertakings would not negatively impact employees. The agreement will operate from June 30, 2026, and expire on June 23, 2029. As per section 205A(2) of the FW Act, workplace delegates’ rights as prescribed by the Waste Management Award 2020 are also a term of the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements should ensure they provide undertakings that address potential financial detriment or substantial changes for employees. Compliance with sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act is essential for approval.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd Townsville Agreement 2025 will have their rights and conditions governed by this agreement. The agreement incorporates workplace delegates’ rights as outlined in the Waste Management Award 2020.
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