Application by Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd Trading AS Chubb Fire & Security
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1883
What happened
Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd, operating in Alice Springs, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a collective enterprise agreement covering its electrical technicians. The agreement, titled 'Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd, Alice Springs, Electrical Technicians, Collective Enterprise Agreement, 2025 - 2028', is a single enterprise agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President Boyce approved the enterprise agreement. The decision confirms that the National Employment Standards (NES) will take precedence where inconsistencies arise between the agreement and the NES. The agreement will be effective from July 27, 2026, and expire on December 31, 2028.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure enterprise agreements comply with all relevant requirements of the Fair Work Act, including those related to the National Employment Standards. They must also be prepared for the NES to override specific agreement terms where conflicts exist.
What it means for employees
Electrical technicians employed by Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd in Alice Springs will now be covered by the approved enterprise agreement. Employees should review the agreement's terms and conditions, noting that the National Employment Standards remain a safety net.
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