Application by Hexham Bowling Club Co-Operative Limited
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2016
What happened
Hexham Bowling Club Co-Operative Limited applied to terminate its enterprise agreement, the Hexham Bowling Club Enterprise Agreement. The agreement was initially approved on March 15, 2011, and had a nominal expiry date of March 21, 2014. The Applicant sought termination under section 225 of the Fair Work Act.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission found that grounds for terminating the agreement existed under section 226(1)(a) of the Fair Work Act. The Commission was satisfied it was appropriate to terminate the agreement and fixed August 3, 2026 as the termination date. As Deputy President Slevin stated, 'I am satisfied that s 226(1)(a) applies and that it is appropriate in all the circumstances to terminate the Agreement.'
What it means for employers
Employers should be aware of the process for terminating enterprise agreements, particularly regarding expiry dates and the requirements outlined in section 226 of the Fair Work Act. Careful consideration must be given to the grounds for termination.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Hexham Bowling Club Enterprise Agreement will see their agreement terminate on August 3, 2026. They should understand how this affects their terms and conditions of employment following that date.
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