Application by Transport Workers' Union of Australia & Australian Road Transport Industrial Organization re fuel cost recovery
Citation: [2026] FWCFB 131
What happened
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia and the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organization applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a road transport contractual chain order relating to fuel cost recovery. The Commission was considering the order. Vice President Asbury was involved.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission considered an application regarding a road transport contractual chain order for fuel cost recovery. The Commission may make a road transport contractual chain order. The document is a statement regarding the application.
What it means for employers
Employers in the road transport industry should be aware of the Fair Work Commission’s potential to make orders relating to fuel cost recovery within contractual chains.
What it means for employees
Employees in the road transport industry may benefit from potential orders regarding fuel cost recovery, ensuring fairer practices within contractual chains.
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