Application by Illawarra Coal Holdings Pty Ltd Trading AS Gm3
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2028
What happened
Illawarra Coal Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as Gm3, sought approval for the Appin Colliery & West Cliff CPP Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees represented by the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) and the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU).
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Appin Colliery & West Cliff CPP Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Commission found that the requirements of sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The agreement will be effective from August 6, 2026, and expire on July 30, 2030.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they adhere to sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act. This includes considering the Statement of Principles on Genuine Agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Appin Colliery & West Cliff CPP Enterprise Agreement 2026 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this agreement from August 6, 2026 until July 30, 2030.
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