Application by Mingara Recreation Club Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1714
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000817
What happened
Mingara Recreation Club Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a single enterprise agreement, called the Mingara Registered Clubs Team Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Mingara Registered Clubs Team Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement will operate from July 30, 2026, and expire on July 30, 2030. Several conditions were attached, including written undertakings that won't cause financial detriment to employees or substantially change the agreement. A clause in the award regarding delegate’s rights was adopted due to being more favourable than a similar clause within the enterprise agreement.
What it means for employers
the Applicant seeking approval for enterprise agreements must ensure any undertakings do not negatively impact employees financially and avoid substantial changes to the agreement's terms. They should also be aware that less favorable clauses in an agreement can be superseded by more beneficial provisions from relevant awards.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Mingara Registered Clubs Team Enterprise Agreement 2026 will benefit from the approved terms, including any undertakings provided by the Applicant. The award’s delegate rights clause will also apply where the enterprise agreement is less favourable.
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