Application by F.I.P. Pty Ltd Trading AS F.I.P. Brakes International
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1856
What happened
F.I.P. Pty Ltd, trading as F.I.P. Brakes International, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a new enterprise agreement called the F.I.P. Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) was involved as a bargaining representative and wished the agreement to cover them. An initial application had a minor irregularity in its signature page, which was later amended.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the F.I.P. Enterprise Agreement 2026. Commissioner Ryan waived an irregularity in the initial application form under section 586(b) of the Fair Work Act. The agreement will be effective from July 23, 2026, and expire on May 27, 2029. As stated by Commissioner Ryan, 'The Agreement is approved...and will operate from 23 July 2026.'
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements should ensure all application requirements are met, including proper signature pages. Minor errors can be rectified but it’s best practice to avoid them initially.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the F.I.P. Enterprise Agreement 2026 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this agreement from July 23, 2026 until May 27, 2029.
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