Application by Ventura Bus Lines Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1613
What happened
Ventura Bus Lines Pty Ltd applied for approval of the 'Ventura Workshop Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029'. The agreement aims to cover employees of eight separate bus service workshop employers within a group of Ventura companies. A minor discrepancy existed between the agreement title on the Notice of Employee Representational Rights and the title clause itself, but this was considered a technical error. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) indicated it wished for the agreement to cover them.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Ventura Workshop Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029. the Commissioner found that all requirements under sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement will operate from June 30, 2026, and expire on September 30, 2029. As stated in the decision: 'The Agreement is approved...and will operate from 30 June 2026.'
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure consistency between documents related to enterprise agreements, particularly titles on notices and within the agreement itself. Minor discrepancies can be overlooked if they don’t disadvantage employees.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Ventura Workshop Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this new agreement, which is now in effect from June 30, 2026.
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