Application by Optus Retailco Pty Ltd Trading AS Optus
What happened
Optus Retailco Pty Ltd, trading as Optus, sought approval for the Optus Retail Agreement 2026. The Fair Work Commission received the application under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association were bargaining representatives for the agreement. Optus provided written undertakings to the Commission.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Optus Retail Agreement 2026. The Commission was satisfied the undertakings would not cause financial detriment to employees or result in substantial changes to the agreement. The agreement will operate from October 6, 2026, and expire on October 5, 2029. The agreement covers the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must provide undertakings to the Fair Work Commission. These undertakings must ensure the agreement doesn't cause financial detriment to employees or lead to significant changes to the agreement’s terms.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Optus Retail Agreement 2026 should review the agreement and the undertakings provided by Optus. The agreement will operate from October 6, 2026, and expire on October 5, 2029.
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