Application by Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1986
What happened
Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited applied to have its enterprise agreement, the Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited (Victoria) Enterprise Agreement 2026, approved. The company also sought approval to vary the agreement due to an error in the version distributed to employees during the access period. This error involved the incorrect nominal expiry date. The revised agreement consolidates these variations.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Ventia Utility Services Pty Limited (Victoria) Enterprise Agreement 2026. It also approved a variation to correct an obvious error, specifically replacing clause 4.1 to accurately state the commencement and expiry dates. The revised agreement will operate from seven days after approval and expire four years later.
What it means for employers
Employers should carefully review enterprise agreements before distribution to ensure accuracy, particularly regarding key details like expiry dates. Errors can lead to applications for variation and potential delays in implementation. A clear process for error correction is also important.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of the terms of their enterprise agreement, including its commencement and expiry dates. If there are concerns about accuracy or errors, employees can raise these with their employer or the Fair Work Commission.
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