Manufacturing Workplace Cases
Australian workplace decisions in the manufacturing sector — underpayment, award compliance, dismissal, and Fair Work Ombudsman enforcement.
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Application by Harvey Fresh Trading AS Harvey Fresh (1994) Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1385
Harvey Fresh Trading (trading as Harvey Fresh (1994) Ltd) applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Lactalis Australia – Harvey Fresh Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was assigned case number AG20…
Application by Timber Furnishing and Textiles Union (302V) for an Entry Permit for Han Thi Ngoc Le
[2026] FWC 1944
The Applicant applied for an entry permit to enter a workplace. The Fair Work Commission considered the application, which related to a variation to right of entry permits following a withdrawal from an amalgamated organ…
Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWC 1955
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (the Union) applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a case, B2026/252. The U…
Application by Cubis Systems Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1370
Cubis Systems Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Narangba Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. the Commissioner considered…
Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWC 1937
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (the Union) applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a case, B2026/338. The U…
Application by Programmed Facility Management Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1362
Programmed Facility Management Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Western Australia Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Fair Work Commission considered the application. the Commissioner heard the application. The agreement c…
Application by Sorbent Paper Company Pty Ltd Trading AS Sorbent Paper
[2026] FWCA 1339
Sorbent Paper Company Pty Ltd, trading as Sorbent Paper, sought approval of a new enterprise agreement with the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union (TWU). The agreement covers the period from 2025 to 2028. The Fair Work…
Application by Gordon Brothers Industries Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1359
Gordon Brothers Industries Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Metal Trades Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. The Fair Work Commission was consideri…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-25-hoppers-trailer-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release
Hoppers Trailer Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based trailer manufacturer, and its sole director, Gurpinder Singh, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Compliance No…
Application by George Weston Foods Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1914
George Weston Foods Ltd, trading as Tip Top Bakeries Dry Creek, sought approval for a new enterprise agreement called the 'Tip Top Bakeries Dry Creek, Reliability Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029'. The Australian Manufactu…
Application by Stramit Corporation Pty Limited Trading AS Stramit Building Products
[2026] FWCA 2004
Stramit Corporation Pty Limited, trading as Stramit Building Products, sought approval for a new enterprise agreement. The agreement is called the Stramit Building Products Erskine Park Enterprise Agreement 2026. It cove…
Application by Plantic Technologies Limited
[2026] FWCA 2197
Plantic Technologies Limited, a manufacturer, sought approval for the Plantic (Altona Unit 1) Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029. The Australian Workers Union (AWU) supported the agreement and sought to be covered by it. The…
Application by Ricegrowers Limited Trading AS Sunrice Group
[2026] FWCA 2037
Ricegrowers Limited, trading as Sunrice Group (the Employer), applied for approval of the SunRice, AGS and Coprice Reliability Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) and Comm…
Application by Agilent Technologies Australia (M) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1689
Agilent Technologies Australia (M) Pty Ltd sought approval for its Agilent Technologies Australia (M) Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in manufacturing …
Application by Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2072
Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd (BVM) applied for approval of the Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd Whyalla Laboratories Enterprise Agreement 2024. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees at BVM's…
Application by Eiretech Vic Pty Ltd Trading AS Eiretech & Eirtech NSW Pty Ltd Trading AS Eiretech and Another
[2026] FWCA 2027
Eiretech Vic Pty Ltd and Eirtech NSW Pty Ltd, trading as Eiretech, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a new enterprise agreement called the 'Eiretech and Employees Enterprise Agreement 2026-2030'. This a…
Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V) v Thales Australia Limited Trading AS Australian Munitions
[2026] FWC 2845
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) initiated a dispute regarding the correct classification of the Applicant, an employee of Thales Australia Limited. The Applicant was initially employed as a Laboratory …
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 2331
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied for a protected action ballot order under section 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This relates to employees of G James Extrusion Co Pty Ltd. The Communications, E…
Application by Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1721
Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Cleanaway Oils & Technical Services Queensland Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2026 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterpr…
Application by Madad Pty Ltd Trading AS Sealy Of Australia
[2026] FWCA 1917
Madad Pty Ltd, trading as Sealy of Australia, sought approval for the Madad Pty Ltd Workplace Agreement 2025. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in manufacturing and associated industries. …
Application by Bluescope Steel Limited Trading AS Lysaght Cardiff
[2026] FWCA 1612
Bluescope Steel Limited, trading as Lysaght Cardiff (the Employer), applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a new enterprise agreement called the Lysaght Cardiff Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Work…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 2926
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) applied for a protected action ballot order under section 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The application relates to employees of Regional Rolling Stock Maintenance Compa…
Application by Lactalis Jindi Pty Ltd Trading AS Lactalis Jindi
[2026] FWCA 2031
Lactalis Jindi Pty Ltd, trading as Lactalis Jindi, sought approval for its Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ U…
Application by Bucher Municipal Trading AS Bucher Municipal Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1605
Bucher Municipal Pty Ltd applied to have its Victorian Operations Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027 approved by the Fair Work Commission. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering some, but not all, employees …
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 3025
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to extend the period for authorised industrial action. This followed a protected action ballot held on July 13, 2026, in relation to matter B2026/742. The Fair W…
Application by Refresco Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1891
Refresco Australia Pty Ltd sought approval for a new enterprise agreement, the REFRESCO AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2026. The agreement would replace several awards: the Manufacturing and Associ…
Application by Anz Flooring Pty Ltd Trading AS Armstrong Flooring
[2026] FWCA 1920
ANZ Flooring Pty Ltd (the Employer) applied for approval of the Armstrong Flooring Maintenance Agreement 2026 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement and is supported b…
Application by Norstar Recycling P/L Trading AS Norstar Steel Recyclers
[2026] FWCA 2036
Norstar Recycling P/L, trading as Norstar Steel Recyclers, applied for approval of the NORSTAR Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering the company and the Australian Workers’ Un…
Application by Baroda Manufacturing Pty Ltd Trading AS Baroda Manufacturing
[2026] FWCA 1945
Baroda Manufacturing Pty Ltd sought approval for its Baroda Manufacturing Enterprise Agreement 2026 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement and covers some, but not all…
Application by Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1953
Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Komatsu Australia Wacol Distribution Centre Enterprise Agreement 2026 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement. The…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 2465
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied for a protected action ballot order under section 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This application relates to employees of Otis Elevator Company Pty Ltd. The Comm…
Application by AA Gaskets Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2385
AA Gaskets Pty Ltd, a manufacturer, sought approval for its AA Gaskets Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) indicated it wished the agreement to cover its members. The agr…
Application by Maskill Pty Ltd Trading AS Maskill
[2026] FWCA 1688
Maskill Pty Ltd, a company in the manufacturing industry, sought approval for its Maskill Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. A minor technical error o…
Application by Atlas Copco Australia Pty Limited
[2026] FWCA 1674
Atlas Copco Australia Pty Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its enterprise agreement, the Atlas Copco Australia Pty Limited (Perth) Collective Agreement 2025. The company provided written undert…
Application by Bestbar (Nsw) Pty Ltd Trading AS Best Bar Reinforcements
[2026] FWCA 2270
Bestbar (NSW) Pty Ltd, trading as Best Bar Reinforcements, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Bestbar (NSW) Pty Ltd Agreement 2026–2029. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement. The Australian…
the Applicant v Hyundai Rotem Company
[2026] FWC 1104
the Applicant initiated a general protections application claiming adverse action by Hyundai Rotem Company following his dismissal. the Applicant, through his company Movement Engineering Pty Ltd, provided consultancy se…
Application by Vinidex Pty Limited
[2026] FWCA 2329
Vinidex Pty Limited, a manufacturer, sought approval for the Vinidex Pty Limited and United Workers Union Enterprise Agreement 2025. The United Workers Union (UWU) supported the agreement and lodged a Form F18 to confirm…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 2404
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied for a protected action ballot order concerning employees of Albins Performance Pty Ltd. The union and employer were attempting to reach an agreement. Albins Perf…
Application by Chelgrave Contracting Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1904
Chelgrave Contracting Australia Pty Ltd sought approval for its 'Metals Labour Hire Agreement 2026 – 2029'. This is a single enterprise agreement covering employees of the company. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ U…
Application by B&D Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2008
B&D Australia Pty Ltd applied to have its enterprise agreement, the B&D Australia Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement (Revesby Maintenance) 2026, approved. The agreement would apply to employees covered by the Manufacturing and…
Application by Christina Carden Trading AS Felton Grimwade & Bosisto's Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1623
Felton Grimwade & Bosisto’s Pty Ltd sought approval for its enterprise agreement, the Felton Grimwade & Bosisto’s Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single-enterprise agreement covering employees. A cl…
Application by Akzonobel Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1775
Akzonobel Pty Ltd sought approval for a single enterprise agreement, the AkzoNobel Pty Ltd Sunshine Site Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2026. The United Workers Union (UWU) was the bargaining representative. Some proced…
Application by Pascoe's Pty Ltd Trading AS Pascoe's
[2026] FWCA 1839
Pascoe's Pty Ltd, trading as Pascoe’s, sought approval for the Pascoe’s Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in manufacturing and related industries. The Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printi…
Application by Tom Stoddart Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2255
Tom Stoddart Pty Ltd, a company in the manufacturing industry, sought approval for a single-enterprise agreement, the Tom Stoddart Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026-2027. The agreement covers employees of the company. Th…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 2353
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to extend the period for industrial action authorized by a protected action ballot, PR799785, in matter B2026/497. The ballot was declared on May 21, 2026. Kinet…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWCA 2191
3M Australia Pty Ltd sought approval for a single enterprise agreement, the '3M Australia Pty Ltd and Australian Manufacturing Workers Union Smithfield Manufacturing Centre Enterprise Agreement 2026'. The Australian Manu…
Application by Progress Rail Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Progress Rail
[2026] FWCA 1606
Progress Rail Australia Pty Ltd applied to have the Progress Rail Cardiff Maintenance Facility Enterprise Agreement 2025 approved by the Fair Work Commission. The company identified a typographical error in clause 37.1, …
Application by Foodmach Pty Ltd Trading AS Foodmach
[2026] FWCA 1929
Foodmach Pty Ltd applied to have its Foodmach PTY LTD Enterprise Agreement 2026 approved. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in manufacturing and associated industries. The Australian Manuf…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWCA 2040
the Applicant applied for approval of the Fenner Conveyors (Footscray Maintenance) Enterprise Agreement 2026 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering some, but …
Application by Downer Edi Rail Pty Ltd Trading AS Edi Rail
[2026] FWCA 1811
Downer Edi Rail Pty Ltd, trading as Edi Rail, sought approval for the Downer Rail Cardiff Facility Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees currently under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 2937
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to extend the period for industrial action authorised by a protected action ballot, PR811878, in relation to matter B2026/795. The ballot was declared on 21 July…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 2426
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied for a protected action ballot order under section 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This application related to employees of Renold Australia Proprietary Limited. T…
the Applicant v Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2371
the Applicant, a Payroll Officer at Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd, requested to work from home on Mondays and Fridays due to family responsibilities as the parent of two young children. He had previously worked from home during t…
Application by Knauf Gypsum Trading AS Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1686
Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Knauf Gypsum & CFMMEU Port Melbourne Production & Distribution Employees Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees and the Construction, Forestry and Marit…
Application by Orora Packaging Australia Pty. Ltd. Trading AS Orora Beverage Cans Australasia
[2026] FWCA 1805
Orora Packaging Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Orora Beverage Cans Australasia, sought approval for the 'Orora Beverage Cans Ballarat Enterprise Agreement 2026'. The agreement was a single enterprise agreement covering so…
Application by Circular Plastics Australia (Pet) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1597
Circular Plastics Australia (Pet) Pty Ltd sought approval for the CPA (PET) Enterprise Agreement 2025 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the agreement met the require…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 2640
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied for a protected action ballot order concerning employees of Bisalloy Steels Pty Ltd. The proposed action relates to an enterprise agreement. Another union, the A…
Application by United Workers' Union (108V)
[2026] FWC 2328
The United Workers' Union (UWU) applied for a protected action ballot order under section 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The application relates to employees of James Hardie Australia Pty Ltd. The UWU stated they have be…
Application by Mesh And Bar
[2026] FWCA 1944
Mesh & Bar Pty Limited applied to have its enterprise agreement, the Mesh & Bar Pty Ltd New South Wales Enterprise Agreement 2026, approved. The agreement would apply to employees covered by the Manufacturing and Associa…
Application by Sulzer Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1949
Sulzer Australia Pty Ltd applied to terminate its Maitland Workplace Agreement 2022, which was due to expire on July 1, 2025. The company is the sole employer covered by the agreement. The application was supported by a …
Application by The Australian Workers' Union (002N)
[2026] FWC 2478
The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) applied for a protected action ballot order concerning employees of G James Extrusion Co Pty Ltd. The AWU, CEPU and AMWU all sought similar orders related to a proposed enterprise agre…
Application by Ixom Operations Pty Ltd Trading AS Ixom
[2026] FWCA 1865
Ixom Operations Pty Ltd sought approval for a new enterprise agreement, the IXOM Operations Pty Ltd Chlor Alkali Botany NSW Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) was involved in bargaining and su…
Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V) v Visy Board Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2455
The dispute concerns how Visy Board Pty Ltd allocates pre-shift overtime at its Smithfield and Warwick Farm sites. In November 2024, Visy introduced a new overtime availability process via a memorandum dated January 6, 2…
Application by Rheem Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1853
Rheem Australia Pty Ltd applied for approval of a new enterprise agreement, named the Rheem Australia Pty Ltd, Rheem Service, Victoria and CEPU Plumbing Division Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was made under …
Application by Atco Structures & Logistics Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1970
Atco Structures & Logistics Pty Ltd applied to have its 'ATCO Structures & Logistics Pty Ltd (Victoria) Yard Enterprise Agreement 2025' approved. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement and does not cover all empl…
Application by Bradken Resources Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1611
Bradken Resources Pty Ltd applied for approval of a new enterprise agreement, the Bradken Resources Pty Ltd Wundowie Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plu…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 2459
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied for a protected action ballot order under section 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This relates to employees of Valmet Pty Ltd, a company in the manufacturing sect…
Application by Prince Engineering Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1803
Prince Engineering Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Prince Enterprise Agreement 2026 for Supplementary Labour under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employ…
Application by Trivium Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1814
Trivium Australia Pty Ltd sought approval for its 'Defence Projects (WA) Agreement 2026'. The company applied under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. They provided written undertakings to address potential concerns.…
Application by UGL Operations & Maintenance (Services) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1817
UGL Operations & Maintenance (Services) Pty Ltd applied to terminate the UGL Operations and Maintenance (Services) Pty Limited CFMEU and AMWU Yallourn Power Station and Open Cut Mine 2023 enterprise agreement, which expi…
the Applicant v CCMSM Manufacturing Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2700
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on June 17, 2026. The application was incomplete because he did not pay the required fee or request a fee waiver. Commission staff tried …
Application by Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1620
Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2025 – Bohle. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement and covers the Transport Workers’ Union of Austr…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 3067
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a proposed protected action ballot for employees of Nissan Casting Australia Pty Ltd. The ballot involved …
Application by Stilcon Holdings Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2122
Stilcon Holdings Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a new enterprise agreement, titled 'Stilcon Holdings Pty Ltd Workshop Enterprise Agreement 2026'. The initial notice provided to employees used…
Application by Plantic Technologies Limited
[2026] FWCA 2198
Plantic Technologies Limited applied to have the 'Plantic (Altona Unit 2) AWU – Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029' approved. The Australian Workers Union (AWU) supports the agreement and seeks to be covered by it. The agr…
Application by Spective Group Pty Ltd Trading AS Spective Group
[2026] FWCA 2300
Spective Group Pty Ltd, trading as Spective Group, applied for approval of the Spective Group Pty Ltd T/As Spective Group and the TFTU Enterprise Agreement 2026-2030. The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union (TFTU) is t…
Application by Sem Fire And Rescue Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2266
Sem Fire and Rescue Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029. The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) and the United Firefighters’ Union of Australia (UFU) …
Application by Crown Equipment Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2143
Crown Equipment Pty Ltd sought approval for the Crown Equipment Pty Ltd Melbourne Workshops Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) was a bargaining representative. Concerns arose re…
Application by Bureau Veritas International Trade Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2219
Bureau Veritas International Trade Australia Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Bureau Veritas International Trade Australia Pty Ltd – NSW Fuels Division Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise a…
Application by Sonac Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2166
Sonac Australia Pty Ltd applied for approval of its 'Sonac Australia Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029'. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) sought to have the agreement cover them. There were minor e…
Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWC 2464
The Applicant applied for a protected action ballot order under section 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009. This application relates to employees of Valmet Pty Ltd. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union also made a sepa…
Application by Austube Mills Pty Ltd Trading AS Austube Mills
[2026] FWCA 2118
Austube Mills Pty Ltd sought approval for the Austube Mills Newcastle Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2027. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the agreement met requirements under the Fair Work Act, including sectio…
Application by Gordon Brothers Industries Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2168
Gordon Brothers Industries Pty Ltd sought approval for its Electrical Trades Enterprise Agreement 2025. The company identified typographical errors in clauses 52.1 (formatting) and 9 (subclause numbering). These errors w…
the Applicant v The Trustee For Metalstrip Australia Trust
[2026] FWC 3038
the Applicant made an unfair dismissal application after being dismissed from Metalstrip Australia Pty Ltd on April 9, 2026. He lodged the application on May 19, 2026, which was outside the statutory 21-day timeframe. th…
Application by United Workers' Union (108V)
[2026] FWC 3100
The United Workers' Union applied to the Fair Work Commission to extend the 30-day period for industrial action authorized by a protected action ballot (PR811942) in relation to matter B2026/808. The ballot was declared …
Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWC 3131
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) applied for a protected action ballot order under section 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The…
Application by Precast Civil Industries Pty Ltd Trading AS Civilmart
[2026] FWCA 2373
Precast Civil Industries Pty Ltd, trading as Civilmart, sought approval for the Civilmart Mittagong Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees. The Australian Workers’ Un…
Application by Lion Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2204
Lion Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Tooheys Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employees in manufacturing and associated industries. The Un…
Application by Tank Solutions Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2237
Tank Solutions Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Tank Solutions – Tomago Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement would apply to employees covered by the Manufacturing and Associated Industr…
Application by Doka Formwork Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2253
Doka Formwork Australia Pty Ltd sought to vary its Doka Emu Plains And Mount Druitt Enterprise Agreement 2026. The company identified a typographical error in clause 2.1.4 of the agreement. This clause incorrectly descri…
Application by A.H. Beard Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1249
A.H. Beard Pty Ltd, a company in the manufacturing industry, applied for approval of its Queensland Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Fair Work Commission was considering the application. The agreement covers employees in t…
the Applicant v Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC Ltd
[2026] FWC 2126
the Applicant commenced employment with Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC Ltd on a maximum term contract. The contract specified an end date. the Applicant brought a general protections claim, alleging he was dismi…
Application by Industrial Galvanizers Corporation Pty Ltd Trading AS Ingal Civil Products
[2026] FWCA 1544
Industrial Galvanizers Corporation Pty Ltd, trading as Ingal Civil Products, sought approval of a new enterprise agreement. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. the Deputy Presid…
the Applicant v Zone Manufacturing Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 23
the Applicant commenced employment with Zone Manufacturing Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission received an application to deal with contraventions involving his dismissal. The application was stayed, meaning it has been te…
Application by Thales Australia Limited Trading AS Australian Munitions
[2026] FWCA 1545
Thales Australia Limited, trading as Australian Munitions, sought approval of a new enterprise agreement. The agreement covers employees at its Benalla and Mulwala sites. The proposed agreement would run from 2025 to 202…
the Applicant v Eversafe Extinguisher Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2060
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission regarding his unfair dismissal from Eversafe Extinguisher Australia Pty Ltd. The Deputy President Easton dismissed the application because it was not made i…
Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWCA 1725
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) applied for approval of the ElecAutoSec Pty Ltd and ETU Enterprise Agreement 2024. The agree…
Application by McElligotts (Vic) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1141
McElligotts (Vic) Pty Ltd, a manufacturing company, applied for approval of a new enterprise agreement, the Maintenance Industrial Services Agreement 2026–2029. The agreement covers employees in the building, metal and c…
Application by Australian Health & Nutrition Association Limited Trading AS Sanitarium Health Food Company
[2026] FWCA 1468
The Fair Work Commission considered an application by Australian Health & Nutrition Association Limited, trading as Sanitarium Health Food Company, regarding an enterprise agreement. The agreement covers employees at the…
Application by Bostik Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1267
Bostik Australia Pty Ltd applied for approval of an enterprise agreement covering employees at its Thomastown, Victoria, site. The agreement covers the period from 2026 to 2029. The Fair Work Commission was considering t…
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