Application by Ara Electrical High Voltage Services Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1765
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000173
What happened
Ara Electrical High Voltage Services Pty Ltd (the Employer) sought approval for its Northern Region Heatherbrae Branch Single Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the electrical contracting industry. The Employer provided written undertakings, which are attached as Annexure A.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the ARA Electrical High Voltage Services Pty Ltd Northern Region Heatherbrae Branch Single Enterprise Agreement 2026. the Commissioner was satisfied that the requirements of sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met, subject to the undertakings provided by the Employer. The agreement will operate from July 15, 2026, and expire on July 8, 2029. Clause 26A of the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 is taken to be a term of the Agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking approval for enterprise agreements must provide undertakings that will not cause financial detriment to employees or result in substantial changes to the agreement. They should also ensure compliance with sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the approved enterprise agreement benefit from the terms outlined within it, including those derived from clause 26A of the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020. The undertakings provided by the Employer are also legally binding as part of the agreement.
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