Application by Substrata Group Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1615
What happened
Substrata Group Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Substrata & Australian Workers’ Union (SA Branch) T2D Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the building, metal and civil construction industries. The Australian Workers' Union provided a statutory declaration indicating their desire for the agreement to cover them.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President Clancy approved the Substrata & Australian Workers’ Union (SA Branch) T2D Agreement 2026. The agreement will operate from June 30, 2026, and expire on June 23, 2030. The Commission confirmed that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure any enterprise agreements they seek to implement fully comply with the requirements outlined in sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act. This includes obtaining relevant union support as demonstrated in this case.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Substrata & Australian Workers’ Union (SA Branch) T2D Agreement 2026 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by the approved agreement from June 30, 2026. The agreement is in place until June 23, 2030.
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