Application by Serco Australia Pty Limited Trading AS Serco Australia
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1978
What happened
Serco Australia Pty Limited, trading as Serco Australia, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a new enterprise agreement called the Serco Non-Clinical Health Services Agreement 2026. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The Health Services Union and United Workers Union are bargaining representatives for the agreement. They indicated they want the agreement to cover them.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Serco Non-Clinical Health Services Agreement 2026. The Commissioner was satisfied that the undertakings provided by Serco Australia would not cause financial detriment to employees or result in substantial changes to the agreement, and no objections were raised. The agreement will operate from July 31, 2026, and expire on April 11, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking approval for enterprise agreements should provide written undertakings that address potential financial detriment to employees. They must also ensure bargaining representatives have the opportunity to review and object to these undertakings, and any objections are addressed.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Serco Non-Clinical Health Services Agreement 2026 should be aware of its terms and conditions, which will operate from July 31, 2026. The unions representing them have indicated they want to be covered by this agreement.
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