Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1941
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (also known as the Electrical Trades Union or ETU) applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a greenfields agreement. The Ace Apprentices Pty Ltd and ETU Apprentice G.T.O. Greenfields Agreement 2025-2029 covers work in the electrical contracting industry. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Ace Apprentices Pty Ltd and ETU Apprentice G.T.O. Greenfields Agreement 2025-2029. The Deputy President found that all requirements of sections 186 and 187 of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement will operate from July 30, 2026, and expire on March 1, 2029. Certain terms, including a model consultation term and workplace delegates’ rights term, were added to the agreement as required by law.
What it means for employers
Employers entering into greenfields agreements should ensure they comply with all requirements of the Fair Work Act, particularly sections 186 and 187. They must also provide any necessary written undertakings. Failure to do so can result in the Commission adding terms to the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this greenfields agreement will benefit from the protections outlined within it, including a model consultation term and workplace delegates’ rights term. The ETU represents their industrial interests under this agreement.
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