Application by Delta Power & Energy (Chain Valley) Pty Ltd Trading AS Delta Coal
What happened
Delta Power & Energy (Chain Valley) Pty Ltd, trading as Delta Coal, sought approval for the Delta Coal Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees. The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) and Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) were bargaining representatives who indicated their desire for the agreement to cover them.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Delta Coal Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Commission found that all relevant requirements under sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The agreement will operate from July 16, 2026, and expire on November 30, 2028. It covers the MEU and CEPU.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This includes fulfilling all requirements for approval and ensuring relevant unions are notified and covered by the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their enterprise agreements and understand how they affect their working conditions, pay, and benefits. The MEU and CEPU will be covered under this agreement.
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