Application by Maskill Pty Ltd Trading AS Maskill
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1688
What happened
Maskill Pty Ltd, a company in the manufacturing industry, sought approval for its Maskill Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. A minor technical error occurred with the Notice of Employee Representational Rights form. Clause 5.2 of the agreement addresses potential inconsistencies with the National Employment Standards.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Maskill Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Deputy President found a minor technical error in the employee representation notice did not disadvantage employees. A delegates’ rights term was deemed to be met through clause 40A of the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020. Entitlements under the National Employment Standards will prevail over any inconsistencies within the agreement. The agreement's expiry date is July 1, 2030.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements should ensure compliance with all formal requirements, including accurate completion of employee representation notices. They also need to be aware that where an inconsistency exists between the enterprise agreement and the National Employment Standards, the NES will take precedence.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement benefit from entitlements outlined in the Maskill Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. Any inconsistencies with the National Employment Standards will be resolved in favour of the employee’s rights under the NES.
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