Application by Burles Consulting Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2126
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000017
What happened
Burles Consulting Pty Ltd applied for approval of the The Degree C Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026, covering employees in the Sprinkler Fitters Division within the plumbing industry. The application was made on behalf of Degree C Pty Ltd (the Employer). The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) sought to be covered by the agreement. Written undertakings were provided by the employer.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the The Degree C Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026 [Sprinkler Fitters Division]. The Commission was satisfied that all relevant requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009 had been met, including regarding financial detriment to employees and substantial changes to the agreement. The agreement will operate from August 17, 2026, and expire on August 10, 2029. The workplace delegates’ rights term from the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 is also included. Any inconsistencies between the agreement and the National Employment Standards (NES) will be resolved in favour of the NES.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure any enterprise agreements they seek to implement comply with all requirements under the Fair Work Act, including providing undertakings where necessary. They must consider potential financial impact on employees compared to relevant awards.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by this agreement will benefit from terms negotiated between their union and the employer. The National Employment Standards (NES) will apply if there's a conflict with the enterprise agreement’s provisions.
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This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections