Application by Wangaratta Rural City Council Trading AS Rural City Of Wangaratta
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1922
What happened
Wangaratta Rural City Council Trading As Rural City Of Wangaratta sought approval for a new enterprise agreement, the Wangaratta Rural City Council Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch), Association of Professional Engineers Scientists and Managers Australia, and the Australian Municipal Administrative Clerical and Services Union were bargaining representatives who requested coverage under the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President approved the Wangaratta Rural City Council Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Commission confirmed that the requirements of sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The agreement will come into effect seven days after approval, as per section 54 of the Act. The ANMF, PA, and ASU are covered by the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements need to ensure they meet all requirements outlined in sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act. This includes considering requests from bargaining representatives for coverage under the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Wangaratta Rural City Council Enterprise Agreement 2026 will benefit from the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement. Unions representing employees should ensure their members are aware of, and appropriately represented during, enterprise bargaining processes.
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