Application by Ibis No 3 Pty Limited Trading AS Wynyard Care Centre
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1820
What happened
Ibis No 3 Pty Limited, trading as Wynyard Care Centre (part of Synovum Care Group), sought approval for the 'Wynyard Care Centre (Synovum Care Group) Nursing & General Staff Agreement 2025'. The agreement covers nursing and general staff at the care centre. The Health Services Union and Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation were bargaining representatives. The employer provided written undertakings to address concerns.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the enterprise agreement on July 14, 2026. It will be effective from July 21, 2026, and expire on July 14, 2029. The Commissioner was satisfied that all relevant requirements of the Fair Work Act were met, including regarding employee representation and financial detriment. The undertakings provided by the employer are now legally binding terms of the agreement.
What it means for employers
The Respondent seeking to implement enterprise agreements must provide written undertakings if concerns arise about potential impacts on employees. These undertakings become legally binding terms of the agreement upon approval.
What it means for employees
the Applicant covered by this agreement will benefit from the terms outlined in the 'Wynyard Care Centre (Synovum Care Group) Nursing & General Staff Agreement 2025', as well as any conditions detailed in the employer's undertakings. The Health Services Union and Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation are recognised as bargaining representatives for this agreement.
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