Application by Equans Fire Protection Services Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1877
What happened
Equans Fire Protection Services Pty Ltd applied for approval of a new enterprise agreement, titled the Equans Fire Protection Services Pty Ltd & ETU Electrical Contracting Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2029. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the electrical contracting industry. The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) indicated it wished to be covered by the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Equans Fire Protection Services Pty Ltd & ETU Electrical Contracting Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2029. The Deputy President was satisfied that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The CEPU is covered by the agreement as per section 201(2).
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure they comply with all requirements under the Fair Work Act when seeking approval for enterprise agreements, including those outlined in sections 186, 187 and 188. Engaging with relevant unions during negotiations is also important.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Equans Fire Protection Services Pty Ltd & ETU Electrical Contracting Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2029 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this agreement. The CEPU will be covered by the agreement.
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