Application by Victorian Hospitals' Industrial Association (289V)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1632
At a glance
- Employees affected
- 77
What happened
The Victorian Hospitals' Industrial Association applied for approval of the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027. The agreement covers 77 employees listed in Annexure A. The Health Services Union notified their desire for the agreement to cover them. The Employer provided written undertakings.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the enterprise agreement. It will operate from July 1, 2026, and expire on December 31, 2027. The Commissioner was satisfied that all requirements of sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act were met. The undertakings provided by the Employer are now terms of the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement multi-enterprise agreements should ensure they provide written undertakings that will not cause financial detriment to employees or result in substantial changes to the agreement. They must also fairly choose the group of employees covered by the agreement, considering factors outlined in sections 186(3) and (3A).
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of enterprise agreements that cover them and understand their terms and conditions. The Health Services Union’s involvement demonstrates a bargaining representative's role in securing these agreements.
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