Application by Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Limited
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1804
What happened
Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Limited sought approval for a single enterprise agreement, the Ramsay Health Care Joondalup Health Campus Engineering Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia – Electrical Division, Western Australian Branch (CEPU) indicated it wished to be covered by the agreement. The agreement covers employees at the Joondalup Health Campus.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Ramsay Health Care Joondalup Health Campus Engineering Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Commissioner found that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement will operate from July 20, 2026, and expire on August 31, 2028.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure that enterprise agreements comply with all requirements under the Fair Work Act before seeking approval. This includes considering sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Act which relate to matters such as employee involvement and lawful object clauses.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their right to have a union bargaining representative for enterprise agreements. The CEPU indicated it wanted to be covered by this agreement, demonstrating how unions can represent employees in these negotiations.
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