Application by Aldi Foods Pty Limited As General Partner Of Aldi Stores (A Limited Partnership) Trading AS Aldi Stores
Citation: [2026] FWCA 3
What happened
Aldi Foods Pty Limited, trading as Aldi Stores, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the ALDI Stapylton Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the retail industry. The Deputy President considered the application and related documents, including a previous application [2025] FWC 3130 and a case from the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union [2026] FWC 290. The agreement’s expiry date is 2028-03-01.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the ALDI Stapylton Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Deputy President made the decision on 2026-01-02. The decision was published on 2026-06-15. The agreement covers employees in the retail industry and expires on 2028-03-01.
What it means for employers
Employers should ensure any enterprise agreements they seek to implement comply with the Fair Work Act and relevant regulations. The approval process involves review by the Fair Work Commission.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the ALDI Stapylton Enterprise Agreement 2025 will have the terms and conditions of employment outlined in the agreement until its expiry date of 2028-03-01.
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