Application by Plantic Technologies Limited
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2197
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000013
What happened
Plantic Technologies Limited, a manufacturer, sought approval for the Plantic (Altona Unit 1) Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029. The Australian Workers Union (AWU) supported the agreement and sought to be covered by it. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement and does not cover all employees, but the Fair Work Commission found the group of employees was fairly chosen. The AWU is a bargaining representative for the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Plantic (Altona Unit 1) Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029 on 17 August 2026. The Commission confirmed that the agreement met the requirements of sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Where the agreement is inconsistent with the National Employment Standards, the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail. The workplace delegates’ rights term from the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 is also a term of the agreement. The AWU will be covered by the agreement.
What it means for employers
the Applicant should ensure enterprise agreements are carefully drafted to comply with the Fair Work Act 2009, including sections 186, 187, and 188. Agreements should also consider potential inconsistencies with the National Employment Standards and ensure the more beneficial entitlements apply.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware of their rights under enterprise agreements. The AWU will be covered by this agreement, meaning its members will be bound by its terms. Employees should review the agreement to understand their entitlements and how they compare to the National Employment Standards.
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