Application by Continence Health Australia Limited
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2002
What happened
Continence Health Australia Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Nurses (National Continence Helpline) Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) confirmed it wished to be covered by the agreement, acting as a bargaining representative. The employer provided written undertakings which were deemed acceptable.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Nurses (National Continence Helpline) Enterprise Agreement 2026. the Commissioner was satisfied that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met, subject to the employer's undertakings. The agreement will operate from August 5, 2026, and expire on June 15, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must provide written undertakings that won’t cause financial detriment to employees or result in substantial changes to the agreement. These undertakings become terms of the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their union's role in negotiating enterprise agreements and how these agreements affect their working conditions. The ANMF will be covered by this agreement.
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