Application by Madad Pty Ltd Trading AS Sealy Of Australia
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1917
What happened
Madad Pty Ltd, trading as Sealy of Australia, sought approval for the Madad Pty Ltd Workplace Agreement 2025. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in manufacturing and associated industries. The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) notified their intention to be covered by the agreement under section 183 of the Fair Work Act. References to the Manufacturing Division of the CFMEU were interpreted as references to the Construction and General Division.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President Lake approved the Madad Pty Ltd Workplace Agreement 2025, noting it met the requirements outlined in sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act. The agreement will operate under section 54 of the Act and covers the CFMEU. Its nominal expiry date is April 17, 2028. As the Deputy President stated, 'I am satisfied that each requirement...have been met.'
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement workplace agreements should ensure they comply with all requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act. This includes considering which union divisions are relevant for coverage.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Madad Pty Ltd Workplace Agreement 2025 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this agreement until its expiry date of April 17, 2028. The CFMEU is now covered under the agreement.
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