Application by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2297
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000171
What happened
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Equipment and Service (Metro SA) Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in the food, beverages and tobacco manufacturing industry. Initially, the agreement lacked a signed signature page, but an amended version was later filed. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Equipment and Service (Metro SA) Enterprise Agreement 2026. Commissioner Thornton allowed the amendment to the signature page under section 586(a) of the Fair Work Act. The Commission found some clauses were inconsistent with the National Employment Standards (NES), but noted the NES would prevail. A Workplace Delegates’ Rights term from the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 was incorporated into the agreement under section 205A(2) of the Act. The agreement will operate from August 31, 2026, and expire on July 17, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure all required documentation, including signature pages, are complete and compliant with the Fair Work Act and Regulations. They should also carefully review agreements to ensure consistency with the National Employment Standards, understanding that the NES will take precedence in cases of conflict.
What it means for employees
Employees should be aware that enterprise agreements can affect their working conditions. If an agreement conflicts with the National Employment Standards, the NES will apply. Employees should review any enterprise agreement to understand their entitlements and rights.
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