Application by Australian Green Clean (Events) Pty Ltd Trading AS Australian Green Clean (Agc)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1701
What happened
Australian Green Clean (Events) Pty Ltd, trading as Australian Green Clean, applied for approval of the AGC Events Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Initially, the agreement lacked a signed signature page, but an amended version meeting requirements was later filed. The company provided written undertakings as part of the process.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the AGC Events Enterprise Agreement 2026. the Commissioner allowed the amendment to the signature page under section 586(a) of the Act. the Commissioner confirmed the undertakings would not cause financial detriment or substantial changes and are now a term of the agreement. Several model terms, including flexibility, consultation, and delegate rights, were incorporated into the agreement as required by various sections of the Fair Work Act and related determinations. The agreement will operate from July 8, 2026, and expire on July 8, 2030.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure all necessary documentation, including signature pages, are complete when lodging applications for approval. Providing undertakings can be a way to address concerns raised during the approval process. Familiarity with model terms and their incorporation into agreements is essential.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the AGC Events Enterprise Agreement 2026 will benefit from the agreed-upon terms, including incorporated model flexibility, consultation, and delegate rights provisions. The more beneficial entitlements under the National Employment Standards (NES) will prevail in case of any inconsistency.
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