Application by Careflight Limited Trading AS Careflight
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1807
What happened
Careflight Limited, trading as Careflight, sought approval for the Logistics Coordination Unit (NT) Enterprise Agreement 2025–2028. The agreement covers a single workplace. Careflight provided written undertakings to the Fair Work Commission. These were shared with the bargaining representative(s), who did not provide feedback.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Logistics Coordination Unit (NT) Enterprise Agreement 2025–2028. The Commissioner found that the undertaking would not cause financial detriment to employees and wouldn't significantly alter the agreement. It also confirmed that all relevant requirements of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement will be effective seven days after approval, expiring on July 13, 2030.
What it means for employers
the Applicant seeking enterprise agreement approval should provide written undertakings and share them with bargaining representatives. This demonstrates good faith during negotiations and can help ensure a smooth approval process. Ensure undertakings don't create financial detriment for employees or substantially change the agreement’s terms.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Logistics Coordination Unit (NT) Enterprise Agreement 2025–2028 will see changes to their working conditions as outlined in the approved agreement. The undertaking provided by Careflight Limited is now a term of the agreement.
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