Application by Central Pre-Mix Concrete Pty Ltd Trading AS Central Pre-Mix Concrete
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2034
What happened
Central Pre-Mix Concrete Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its 'Central Pre-Mix Concrete Raw Material Drivers Enterprise Agreement 2025'. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees. The application was filed one day late, but the Commission considered it fair to extend the time for filing.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Central Pre-Mix Concrete Raw Material Drivers Enterprise Agreement 2025 on August 3, 2026. the Commissioner found that all requirements of sections 186, 187 and 188 of the Fair Work Act were met. The Commission extended the time for filing the application despite it being lodged one day late. It noted potential inconsistencies with the National Employment Standards (NES), but ensured the more beneficial entitlements of the NES would prevail. Certain undertakings from the employer were also accepted as terms of the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must adhere to filing timeframes under the Fair Work Act, though extensions can be granted in certain circumstances. Agreements should be reviewed for potential inconsistencies with the National Employment Standards (NES) and ensure the more beneficial entitlements apply.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement will benefit from the terms outlined within it. Where there is a conflict between the enterprise agreement and the National Employment Standards, the NES provisions will take precedence.
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