Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2156
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) applied for approval of a single enterprise agreement called the Australian Hot Taps Pty Ltd and CEPU – Plumbing Division (Vic) Plumbing Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027. The company involved is Australian Hot Taps Pty Ltd. While there was a minor procedural error in how employees were notified of their representational rights, it did not disadvantage them.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the enterprise agreement on August 11, 2026. The Deputy President found that while the notice to employees wasn't perfectly formatted, it was a minor error and didn’t harm the employees. The agreement covers both Australian Hot Taps Pty Ltd and the CEPU.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure employee notices regarding representational rights are in the prescribed form. While minor errors can be overlooked, consistent adherence to legal requirements is crucial for enterprise agreement approval.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the new agreement will have terms and conditions of employment as outlined within it. The union ensured employees were notified about their representation rights, despite a small procedural issue.
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