Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1637
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) applied for approval of an enterprise agreement between TTL Air Pty Ltd and the CEPU - Plumbing Division NSW Branch Mechanical (Sheetmetal) Enterprise Agreement 2026-2028. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the electrical contracting industry.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the enterprise agreement. While the notice of employee representational rights was not in the prescribed form, it was considered a minor technical error and did not disadvantage employees. The Commissioner found that all requirements under sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement also covers the CEPU as required by section 201(2).
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure notices to employees regarding representational rights are in the prescribed form to avoid potential delays or complications in enterprise agreement approval, although minor errors may be overlooked if they do not disadvantage employees.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the new enterprise agreement will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this agreement. The CEPU represents these employees in bargaining for improved working conditions.
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