Application by Electricity Generation And Retail Corporation Trading AS Synergy
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2272
What happened
Electricity Generation And Retail Corporation Trading AS Synergy, also known as Synergy, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Synergy & CEPU Wages Employees’ Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (the Union) is a bargaining representative for the agreement. Synergy provided a written undertaking, which the Union did not object to. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Synergy & CEPU Wages Employees’ Enterprise Agreement 2026. the Commissioner was satisfied that all requirements of sections 186, 187, 188, and 190 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. The agreement will operate from September 2, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2030. The National Employment Standards will apply where there is a conflict with the agreement. Model consultation and flexibility terms are also included.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to establish enterprise agreements should ensure they provide written undertakings and address any objections from bargaining representatives. Agreements must comply with the Fair Work Act 2009 and relevant sections regarding approval requirements.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Synergy & CEPU Wages Employees’ Enterprise Agreement 2026 will benefit from the terms outlined in the agreement. The National Employment Standards will take precedence in cases of conflict. The agreement will operate from September 2, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2030.
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