Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1726
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) applied for approval of the OKS Erections Pty Ltd and CEPU – Plumbing Division (Vic) Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees of OKS Erections Pty Ltd. A minor procedural error occurred with the notice given to employees regarding their representational rights.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the enterprise agreement on July 7, 2026. While there was a technical error in the employee representation notice, the Commission found it did not disadvantage employees and didn't prevent genuine agreement. The CEPU is covered by the agreement as required by law.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure all notices to employees regarding representational rights are in the prescribed form. While minor errors can be overlooked, consistent adherence to legal requirements is crucial for enterprise agreement approval.
What it means for employees
Employees should review any agreements presented to them and understand their representational rights. Minor procedural errors don't necessarily invalidate an agreement but it’s important to ensure your rights are protected during the bargaining process.
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