Application by Kinetic (Tasmania) Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2172
What happened
Kinetic (Tasmania) Pty Ltd sought approval for a new enterprise agreement, named the Kinetic Tasmania & TWU Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029. The Transport Workers’ Union of Australia acted as the bargaining representative. The agreement is a single-enterprise agreement and does not cover all employees of Kinetic (Tasmania).
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Kinetic Tasmania & TWU Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029. The Commission found that all relevant requirements under sections 186, 187, 188, 190, 193 and 193A of the Fair Work Act were met. The agreement will be effective from August 19, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure that enterprise agreements comply with all relevant sections of the Fair Work Act before seeking approval. Agreements do not need to cover all employees but must fairly choose which employees are included.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Kinetic Tasmania & TWU Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by this agreement from August 19, 2026. The Transport Workers’ Union is a bargaining representative for these employees.
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