Application by Driver Group Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Driver Bus Lines And Driver Coastal
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1855
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000346
What happened
Driver Group Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Driver Bus Lines and Driver Coastal, applied for approval of the Driver Group Australia Drivers Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers a portion of the company's employees. The employer provided written undertakings which were attached to the application.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Driver Group Australia Drivers Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Commissioner was satisfied that all relevant requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009 had been met, including regarding financial detriment and employee representation. Certain clauses from the Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award are incorporated into the agreement. It will operate from July 23, 2026, and expire on July 15, 2030.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they address all requirements of the Fair Work Act, including those related to financial detriment to employees. Providing written undertakings can help demonstrate compliance.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that their workplace is covered by a new enterprise agreement which will affect their terms and conditions of employment. The agreement incorporates certain clauses from an existing award.
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