Application by Visy Board Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1741
What happened
Visy Board Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Visy (Coolaroo & Reservoir) Enterprise Agreement 2026 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees. The Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union (AMWU) and the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) are bargaining representatives for the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Visy (Coolaroo & Reservoir) Enterprise Agreement 2026. Clause 33 of the agreement, which addresses consultation about changes to work schedules, was found to be deficient. However, a model consultation term from the Fair Work (Model Terms) Determination 2025 will be taken as part of the agreement. The agreement will operate seven days after approval.
What it means for employers
Employers drafting enterprise agreements must ensure they include adequate provisions for employee consultation regarding changes to work schedules, or risk a model term being applied by the Fair Work Commission. This highlights the importance of carefully reviewing and complying with section 205(1)(a)(ii) of the Act.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that their enterprise agreement will include a consultation term even if it is not explicitly stated in the agreement itself, ensuring they are consulted about changes to work schedules. The AMWU and AWU will be covered by this agreement.
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