Application by Strait Link Shipping Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1930
What happened
Strait Link Shipping Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a single-enterprise agreement, named the Strait Link Stevedoring Supervisors Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement incorporates workplace delegate rights from the Stevedoring Industry Award 2020. The Australian Maritime Officers’ Union (AMOU) is covered by the agreement and provided notice under section 183 of the Fair Work Act.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Strait Link Stevedoring Supervisors Enterprise Agreement 2025. It will come into effect seven days after approval, as per section 54 of the Fair Work Act. The Deputy President found that the agreement met requirements under sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Act and contained a workplace delegates rights term consistent with section 205A.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with all relevant provisions of the Fair Work Act, including those related to bargaining representatives and workplace delegate rights. Agreements should clearly incorporate any applicable award terms.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement will benefit from the terms outlined in the Strait Link Stevedoring Supervisors Enterprise Agreement 2025, which includes provisions relating to workplace delegates’ rights. The AMOU is also covered by this agreement.
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