Application by N L Consulting Services Pty Ltd Trading AS Workplace Solutions
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1622
What happened
N L Consulting Services Pty Ltd, trading as Workplace Solutions, applied for approval of a greenfields agreement. The agreement is between Rocktown Hydro Pty Ltd and the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) for the Snowy 2.0 Project Underground Works. This project falls within the building, metal and civil construction industries. Protech Personnel (NSW) Pty Ltd made the application under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Rocktown Hydro Pty Ltd and AWU agreement on June 23, 2026. The Commission found that all requirements in sections 186 and 187 of the Fair Work Act were met. It confirmed the AWU represents a majority of employees covered by the agreement and approval is in the public interest. The agreement will operate from June 30, 2026, and expires December 1, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers entering into greenfields agreements need to ensure they comply with sections 186 and 187 of the Fair Work Act. This includes demonstrating that a relevant employee organisation represents a majority of employees and that approval is in the public interest.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the agreement will have their industrial interests represented by the AWU, as outlined in the approved Rocktown Hydro Pty Ltd and AWU - Snowy 2.0 Project Underground Works Project Agreement 2026 – 2029.
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