Application by Thombone Pty Ltd Trading AS Grill’d Ballarat
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2026
What happened
Thombone Pty Ltd, trading as Grill’d Ballarat, applied for approval of a new enterprise agreement, the Thombone Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement and does not cover all employees but the choice of covered employees was considered fair.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Thombone Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. the Commissioner found that the requirements of sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement will operate from August 6, 2026, and expire on July 29, 2030.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act. They should also consider whether the group of employees covered by the agreement is fairly chosen, even if it doesn't include all staff.
What it means for employees
Employees at Grill’d Ballarat will be covered by the new enterprise agreement from August 6, 2026. The agreement will remain in effect until July 29, 2030 and outlines their terms and conditions of employment.
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