Application by Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Saputo
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1975
What happened
Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Saputo, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a single enterprise agreement called the Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd (Burnie) Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) and Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) were bargaining representatives for the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd (Burnie) Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement will cover the AMWU and CEPU and operates from August 4, 2026, expiring on April 30, 2029. The Commissioner confirmed that all relevant requirements under sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they meet all requirements outlined in the Fair Work Act, including proper consultation with bargaining representatives. This case highlights a straightforward approval process when those requirements are fulfilled.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the agreement will benefit from terms and conditions negotiated between their unions (AMWU and CEPU) and the Respondent. The agreement is now legally binding and provides certainty regarding pay, conditions, and expiry date.
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This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections →