Application by Aldus Pty Limited
Citation: [2026] FWCA 2389
What happened
Aldus Pty Limited, a company operating a division called Tronics, sought approval for a new enterprise agreement. The agreement, called the Tronics (a division of Aldus Pty Limited) Collective Bargaining Workshop Agreement 2026, was intended to cover employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) notified the Fair Work Commission that it wished the agreement to cover the union.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Tronics Collective Bargaining Workshop Agreement 2026. The Commission found that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. Despite a stated start date of July 1, 2026, the agreement will take effect from September 7, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2029.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they meet the requirements outlined in sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Fair Work Act. They should also be aware that the actual commencement date of an agreement can be different to what is stated in the agreement itself.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Tronics Collective Bargaining Workshop Agreement 2026 will be subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement. The agreement will operate from September 7, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2029.
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