Application by Goulburn-Murray Rural Water Corporation Trading AS Goulburn-Murray Water
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2132
What happened
Goulburn-Murray Rural Water Corporation, trading as Goulburn-Murray Water, sought approval for its Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Australian Workers Union, the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia, and the Community and Public Sector Union were bargaining representatives. An employer undertaking was provided and considered.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Goulburn-Murray Rural Water Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement will operate from August 17, 2026, and expire on June 15, 2029. The Commissioner was satisfied all relevant requirements of the Fair Work Act were met, including that the group of employees covered by the agreement was fairly chosen. The agreement also covers specified unions.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements should ensure they provide a written undertaking and consider how the agreement impacts different employee groups. Careful consideration is needed when defining which employees are included in an enterprise agreement, ensuring the group is fairly chosen.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Goulburn-Murray Rural Water Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2025 will be subject to its terms and conditions from August 17, 2026. The unions representing employees are also covered by the agreement.
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