Application by Bluescope Steel Limited Trading AS Lysaght Cardiff
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1612
What happened
Bluescope Steel Limited, trading as Lysaght Cardiff (the Employer), applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a new enterprise agreement called the Lysaght Cardiff Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) notified the Commission that it wished to be covered by the agreement. This was a single-enterprise agreement covering employees.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Lysaght Cardiff Enterprise Agreement 2026. Deputy President Boyce found all requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement will operate from June 30, 2026, and expire on June 23, 2029. Clause 40A of the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 is also a term of the agreement. Any inconsistencies between the agreement and the National Employment Standards (NES) will be resolved in favour of the NES.
What it means for employers
the Employer 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 (NES) and ensure more beneficial entitlements in the NES prevail.
What it means for employees
the Applicant should review the Lysaght Cardiff Enterprise Agreement 2026 to understand its terms and conditions, particularly regarding any changes to their pay or working conditions. They should also be aware that the National Employment Standards will apply if there is a conflict with the agreement’s provisions.
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