Application by Veolia Water Operations Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2185
What happened
Veolia Water Operations Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Veolia Water Operations Pty Ltd Hunter Water Operations Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement. A typographical error in the agreement's title was corrected. The Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union, a bargaining representative, confirmed their desire for the agreement to cover them.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Veolia Water Operations Pty Ltd Hunter Water Operations Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Commission was satisfied the agreement met the relevant requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009. A drafting error was corrected under section 586 of the Act. The agreement will operate from August 21, 2026, and expire on December 31, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure accuracy in drafting, including titles. Any errors should be promptly corrected and resubmitted to the Fair Work Commission. Written undertakings can be used to address concerns and ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Veolia Water Operations Pty Ltd Hunter Water Operations Enterprise Agreement 2026 will have their terms and conditions of employment governed by the agreement. The agreement will operate from August 21, 2026, until December 31, 2029.
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