Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1990
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union applied to have the YANDA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING PTY LTD Overhead Safety Observer Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2029 approved. The agreement is a greenfields agreement for employees of Yanda Electrical Contracting Pty Ltd. It was made with the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the YANDA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING PTY LTD Overhead Safety Observer Enterprise Agreement 2025 – 2029. Commissioner Yilmaz was satisfied that the agreement met the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009, including representing the interests of a majority of employees and being in the public interest. The agreement will operate from August 4, 2026, and expire on March 31, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers entering into greenfields agreements should ensure they meet all requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009, including demonstrating appropriate union representation and considering public interest factors. Agreements must be carefully drafted to comply with relevant legislation.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the approved enterprise agreement will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this agreement. The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union is recognised as representing their industrial interests.
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