Application by Pact Braeside Pty Ltd
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2340
What happened
Pact Braeside Pty Ltd, a company in Western Australia, applied for approval of its enterprise agreement, the Pact Braeside Pty Ltd Western Australia Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029. the company provided a written undertaking, which the bargaining representative, the United Workers’ Union, did not object to. The agreement includes a clause stating the National Employment Standards will apply where there is a conflict. The Union has confirmed it is covered by the agreement.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Pact Braeside Pty Ltd Western Australia Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029. the Commission was satisfied the agreement met the requirements of sections 186, 187, 188, and 190 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement will operate from September 2, 2026, and expire on December 31, 2029. Workplace delegate rights from the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 are also included as a term of the agreement.
What it means for employers
the Applicant seeking to implement enterprise agreements need to provide written undertakings and ensure bargaining representatives have the opportunity to review and address any objections. Agreements must also comply with the National Employment Standards and incorporate relevant award terms.
What it means for employees
the Applicant covered by the agreement will benefit from the terms outlined in the Pact Braeside Pty Ltd Western Australia Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029. The National Employment Standards will apply where the agreement conflicts with them. The United Workers’ Union is covered by the agreement.
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