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FWCFair Work Commission · 25 May 2026

Aldi Foods Pty Limited As General Partner Of Aldi Stores (A Limited Partnership) Trading AS Aldi Stores v Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (006N) & United Workers' Union (108V) and Others

Citation: [2026] FWCFB 134

What happened

Aldi Foods Pty Limited appealed decisions made by a Fair Work Commissioner regarding multiple matters (AG2024/4407, AG2025/972, and AG2025/111). The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association and the United Workers' Union were involved. The appeal concerned decisions made on 2 January 2026, following earlier decisions made on 20 October 2025. The case involved a number of applications and appeals related to Aldi Stores.

What was decided

The Fair Work Commission Full Bench (FWCFB) considered the appeal. The decision details are not provided in the text. Deputy President Gibian was involved in the decision. The document references several previously decided cases and applications.

What it means for employers

The text does not provide specific implications for employers. It indicates that Aldi Foods Pty Limited was appealing decisions, suggesting potential disagreements over workplace matters.

What it means for employees

The text does not provide specific implications for employees. The involvement of unions suggests the case may relate to employee rights or workplace conditions.

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This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections

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