Application by Burleigh Marr Distributions Pty Ltd Trading AS Bidfood Processing Repackaging Brisbane
What happened
Burleigh Marr Distributions Pty Ltd, trading as Bidfood Processing Repackaging Brisbane (the Applicant), sought approval for the Bidfood Processing Repackaging Brisbane – Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the food, beverages and tobacco manufacturing industry.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission Deputy President Slevin approved the enterprise agreement. He found that all requirements of sections 186 and 187 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The agreement will operate from August 17, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with sections 186 and 187 of the Fair Work Act. This includes fulfilling all requirements outlined in those sections before submitting an application for approval.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Bidfood Processing Repackaging Brisbane – Enterprise Agreement 2026 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this agreement until its expiry date of June 30, 2029. They should review the agreement to understand their rights and obligations.
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