Application by Premier Electrical Aust & NZ Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1971
What happened
Premier Electrical Aust & NZ Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its single enterprise agreement, named the Premier Electrical Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Premier Electrical provided written undertakings as part of the process.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Premier Electrical Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2026. the Commissioner was satisfied that the agreement met the requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The undertakings provided by Premier Electrical will be considered terms of the agreement. The agreement will operate from seven days after approval and expire on July 24, 2030. Clause 3.5.2 ensures that entitlements under the National Employment Standards (NES) take precedence where there is an inconsistency.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement single enterprise agreements must provide written undertakings to address potential financial detriment to employees and ensure no substantial changes to the agreement. These undertakings become legally binding terms of the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Premier Electrical Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2026 should be aware that the National Employment Standards (NES) will apply where there is a conflict between the agreement and those standards. The agreement’s expiry date is July 24, 2030.
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