Application by Pacquola Corp Pty Ltd Trading AS PA Concrete Construction Group Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1821
What happened
Pacquola Corp Pty Ltd, trading as PA Concrete Construction Group, applied to have an enterprise agreement approved. The agreement is between the company and the CFMEU (Victorian Construction and General Division) Subcontractors Formwork Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027. The application was lodged outside the standard 14-day timeframe.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the enterprise agreement. Deputy President Colman extended the time for lodging the application to the date it was actually made, considering it fair under section 185(3)(b) of the Fair Work Act. The Commission confirmed that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 were met. The agreement also covers the CFMEU as required by section 201(2).
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of the timeframes for lodging enterprise agreement applications after they are made. Missing these deadlines can lead to delays or complications in securing formal approval.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this enterprise agreement will benefit from the terms and conditions negotiated between Pacquola Corp Pty Ltd and the CFMEU. The CFMEU is also covered under the agreement.
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