Application by Bradken Resources Pty Ltd
What happened
Bradken Resources Pty Ltd applied for approval of a new enterprise agreement, the Bradken Resources Pty Ltd Wundowie Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia acted as a bargaining representative. The application sought to cover the union under the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Bradken Resources Pty Ltd Wundowie Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Commissioner confirmed that the National Employment Standards take precedence where there is conflict with the agreement's terms. The agreement will operate from June 29, 2026, and expire on May 31, 2029. The Union is covered by the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act. They also need to consider how their agreement interacts with the National Employment Standards, ensuring NES provisions take precedence where necessary.
What it means for employees
Union members covered by the Bradken Resources Pty Ltd Wundowie Enterprise Agreement 2026 will have their rights and conditions governed by this agreement. The agreement operates from June 29, 2026, until May 31, 2029.
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