Application by Assetlink Services Pty Ltd Trading AS Assetlink Services
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2167
What happened
Assetlink Services Pty Ltd, trading as Assetlink Services, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval to vary the United Workers Union and Assetlink 5 Star Cleaning and Safeguard QIC Shopping Centre Agreement 2024. The application, made under section 210 of the Fair Work Act 2009, sought changes to several clauses of the agreement. The proposed variation is detailed in Annexure A of the decision.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission, presided over by the Commissioner, approved the variation to the United Workers Union and Assetlink 5 Star Cleaning and Safeguard QIC Shopping Centre Agreement 2024. The Commission found that all relevant requirements of sections 210 and 211 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The amended agreement is attached to the decision and the variation is effective from 13 August 2026.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to amend enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with sections 210 and 211 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This includes meeting all requirements outlined in the Act before seeking approval from the Fair Work Commission.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the United Workers Union and Assetlink 5 Star Cleaning and Safeguard QIC Shopping Centre Agreement 2024 should review the attached consolidated version of the agreement to understand the changes resulting from this variation.
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