Application by Veolia Environmental Services Trading AS Veolia
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1973
What happened
Veolia Environmental Services T/A Veolia applied for approval of the Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd Portland Aluminium Industrial Services Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Workers’ Union, acting as a bargaining representative, requested the agreement cover them. Concerns were raised about a potential deficiency in the Notice of Employee Representational Rights (NERR).
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the enterprise agreement. the Commissioner found any procedural errors regarding the NERR were minor and did not disadvantage employees. The agreement will operate from seven days after approval, expiring on 24 July 2029. It covers the Australian Workers’ Union.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure compliance with all requirements of the Fair Work Act when creating enterprise agreements. Pay particular attention to procedural aspects like Notices of Employee Representational Rights (NERR) and how they impact employee participation in bargaining.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the agreement will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this new enterprise agreement. The Australian Workers’ Union is now covered under the agreement.
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