Application by Eris Projects Pty Ltd
What happened
Eris Projects Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a greenfields agreement. The agreement, titled 'Eris Projects Pty Ltd AMWU, AWU and ETU Offshore Greenfields Agreement 2026', covers employees working on the Allseas Pioneering Spirit and its support vessels for the Gippsland Campaign One project. The unions involved are the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU), the Australian Workers Union (AWU), and the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU).
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the enterprise agreement. the Commissioner found the agreement met the requirements of the Fair Work Act 2009, including that the unions represent a majority of employees and that approval was in the public interest. The agreement will operate from September 9, 2026, and expire on June 1, 2029. Written undertakings were provided and are attached as Annexure A, forming a term of the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with all requirements of the Fair Work Act, including union representation and public interest considerations. Providing written undertakings can be a condition of approval.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the agreement will be bound by its terms and conditions. The agreement provides a framework for their employment and working conditions.
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