Application by Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Ltd Trading AS Boral
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1742
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000367
What happened
Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Ltd, trading as Boral, sought approval for the Boral Concrete (QLD) Enterprise Agreement 2025 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement initially contained cross-referencing errors which were subsequently corrected. The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) lodged a declaration to be covered by the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Boral Concrete (QLD) Enterprise Agreement 2025, with corrections made under section 218A of the Fair Work Act. Clause 6 stipulates that National Employment Standards will prevail in case of inconsistency. The AWU is covered by the agreement as per section 201(2). The agreement’s expiry date is July 1, 2028.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure accuracy and consistency within the document, particularly regarding cross-references. They should be prepared for iterations and corrections during the approval process.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement will benefit from terms outlined in the Boral Concrete (QLD) Enterprise Agreement 2025, with National Employment Standards taking precedence where there is a conflict.
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