Application by Valley Services Pty Ltd Trading AS Latrobe Valley Bus Lines
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1624
What happened
Valley Services Pty Ltd, trading as Latrobe Valley Bus Lines, sought approval for a new enterprise agreement called the Latrobe Valley Bus Lines - TWU Drivers Enterprise Agreement 2025-2029. The Transport Workers’ Union of Australia (TWU) indicated it wished to be covered by the agreement. the employer provided written undertakings which were deemed acceptable.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Latrobe Valley Bus Lines - TWU Drivers Enterprise Agreement 2025-2029. The agreement will operate from June 30, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2029. the Commissioner was satisfied that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act were met. the employer’s undertakings are now a term of the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they meet all requirements outlined in the Fair Work Act. Providing written undertakings can help address concerns and secure approval, these become legally binding terms of the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement will be bound by its terms and conditions. The TWU is a bargaining representative for this agreement’s employees.
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