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FWCFair Work Commission · 2026

Application by Friendly Society Medical Association Limited Trading AS National Pharmacies

Citation: [2026] FWCA 2332

What happened

Friendly Society Medical Association Limited, trading as National Pharmacies, applied for approval of the National Pharmacies Retail Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees involved in pharmacy operations. The Association of Professional Engineers Scientists and Managers (APESMA) and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) indicated they wanted the agreement to cover their members. Minor typographical errors were found in clause 28, relating to overtime.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission approved the National Pharmacies Retail Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement will operate from September 3, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2030. The Commission made variations to clause 28 to correct typographical errors, reflecting an agreed position between the parties. The amended agreement will operate from August 3, 2026.

What it means for employers

Employers should ensure enterprise agreements are free from errors before seeking approval. Thorough review and agreement with employee representatives is crucial to avoid post-approval variations.

What it means for employees

Employees should be aware of the terms of their enterprise agreement, including any variations. Unions like APESMA and SDA can seek to have agreements cover their members.

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This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections

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