Application by Swinburne College Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1731
What happened
Swinburne College Pty Ltd sought approval for a new enterprise agreement, the Swinburne College Enterprise Agreement 2026. The National Tertiary Education Industry Union (NTEU) and the Australian Education Union (AEU) both notified the Fair Work Commission that they wished to be covered by the agreement under section 183 of the Fair Work Act.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President approved the Swinburne College Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Commission found all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement will come into effect seven days after approval, covering both the NTEU and AEU.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they meet all requirements outlined in sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act. They also need to consider which unions may wish to be covered by the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees represented by the NTEU or AEU will now be covered by the Swinburne College Enterprise Agreement 2026, which may introduce new terms and conditions of employment. It is important for employees to review the details of the agreement.
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