Application by Visy Board Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1757
What happened
Visy Board Pty Ltd sought approval for the Visy Board Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2026 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement and included a replacement signature page to accommodate all signatures. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) lodged a declaration wanting the agreement to cover them.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Visy Board Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2026. It noted that the National Employment Standards would prevail in cases of inconsistency with the agreement. A written undertaking from the Employer, attached as Annexure A, was taken as a term of the agreement. The AMWU is covered by the agreement. The nominal expiry date is June 30, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements should ensure all necessary signatures are accommodated on signature pages. They must also provide written undertakings where required and be aware of the precedence of National Employment Standards over inconsistent terms in the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement will benefit from the terms outlined within, with the National Employment Standards taking priority if conflicts arise. The AMWU is now covered under the agreement’s provisions.
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