Manufacturing Workplace Cases
Australian workplace decisions in the manufacturing sector — underpayment, award compliance, dismissal, and Fair Work Ombudsman enforcement.
71 manufacturing sector cases on file. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus, Pro, and Business members get answers grounded in these decisions.
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 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 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 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 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…
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…
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 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 Coregas Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1201
Coregas Pty Ltd sought approval for its Operations Enterprise Agreement (Darra) 2026. The Fair Work Commission considered the application. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. Th…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 1719
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) brought an application to the Fair Work Commission. The case concerns Androck Engineering and Mining Pty Ltd, a member company of Ampcontrol Limited, and its Rutherford …
Application by Blowflex Mouldings Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1203
Blowflex Mouldings Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Bega Bentley Blow Moulding Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. The …
Application by Melbourne Fibreglass Panels Trust Trading AS Ampelite Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1069
The Fair Work Commission considered an application regarding the Ampelite Australia Pty Ltd and United Workers Union Enterprise Agreement 2026. Melbourne Fibreglass Panels Trust Trading AS Ampelite Australia Pty Ltd, ope…
the Applicant v Dux Manufacturing Limited
[2026] FWC 376
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission seeking a remedy for unfair dismissal. Dux Manufacturing Limited, his former employer, is a manufacturing company. The Fair Work Commission found that the A…
Application by Cold Logic Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1260
Cold Logic Pty Ltd applied for approval of a new enterprise agreement, the Cold Logic Pty Ltd NewCold C41966 Crossdock Facility Enterprise Agreement. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated ind…
Application by Wormald Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Wormald
[2026] FWCA 1263
Wormald Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Wormald, sought approval of a proposed enterprise agreement. The agreement covers employees in the Portable Service and Sales Division in Perth. The agreement's expiry date is Decemb…
Application by CCR Group Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2059
CCR Group Pty Ltd, a manufacturer, sought approval of an enterprise agreement. The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) and the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) opposed the appr…
the Applicant v Opal Packaging Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Opal Converting
[2026] FWC 1924
the Applicant commenced employment with Opal Packaging Australia Pty Ltd Trading As Opal Converting. The Fair Work Commission received an application under section 65B of the Fair Work Act. The Deputy President dismissed…
Application by Cochlear Limited
[2026] FWCA 1151
Cochlear Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. the Commissioner was considering the appl…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 1737
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding a proposed protected action ballot for employees of The Trustee for TOP Welding & Construction Unit Trust Trading As TOP We…
Application by Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1207
Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2025 – Albury. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. The agreement's…
Australian Workers’ Union, The (002N) v Infrabuild Wire Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1754
The Applicant brought a claim against Infrabuild Wire Pty Ltd. The dispute relates to an enterprise agreement and the National Employment Standards (NES). The Fair Work Commission was asked to determine if there was a di…
Application by Essilor Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Essilor Australia
[2026] FWCA 1220
Essilor Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Essilor Australia, applied for approval of the Essilor Australia (Queensland Laboratory) Enterprise Agreement 2025–2028. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and assoc…
Application by Bluescope Steel Limited Trading AS Fielders
[2026] FWCA 1174
Bluescope Steel Limited, trading as Fielders, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Fielders Wangara (WA) Operations Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and as…
Application by Orica Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1227
Orica Australia Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Orica Australia Pty Ltd Kalgoorlie Reserve Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated ind…
Application by AmpControl SWG Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2173
AmpControl SWG Pty Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding its enterprise agreement, the Ampcontrol Cables Thornton Enterprise Agreement - 2024. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and assoc…
Application by CCL Secure Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1537
CCL Secure Pty Ltd, a company in the manufacturing industry, sought approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Fair Work Commission considered the application. Commissioner Fox heard the application. The agreement co…
The Australian Workers' Union (002N) v Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd Trading AS Veolia
[2026] FWC 1641
The Applicant brought a dispute to the Fair Work Commission concerning a disagreement related to a workplace agreement. The dispute arose under the Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd Viva Energy Refinery A…
Application by Takwood Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1169
Takwood Pty Ltd, trading as Takwood Pty Ltd, applied to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for the termination of its Curtis Island Operations and Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2024. The agreement covered employees in the…
Application by Vossloh Sleeper Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1176
Vossloh Sleeper Technologies Australia Pty Ltd applied for a variation to the Austrak NSW Enterprise Agreement 2023–2027. The application, case AG2026/752, concerned a greenfields agreement. The Fair Work Commission was …
Application by Cold Logic Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1258
Cold Logic Pty Ltd applied for approval of an enterprise agreement, the Cold Logic Pty Ltd Woolworths Sydney Banana Rooms C12703 Enterprise Agreement. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated in…
Application by Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1483
Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Fair Work Commission considered the application. the Commissioner made the decision. The agreement covers employees in the …
the Applicant v the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2066
the Applicant commenced employment with the Respondent. He brought an application for an unfair dismissal remedy to the Fair Work Commission. Deputy President and Commissioner heard the case.
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…
Application by Greencorp Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1594
Greencorp Pty Ltd, a manufacturer, sought approval of an enterprise agreement with the United Workers’ Union. The proposed agreement, titled 'Greencorp Pty Ltd and United Workers’ Union Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2028',…
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 Wire Industries Pty. Limited Trading AS 055 064 125
[2026] FWCA 1484
Wire Industries Pty. Limited, trading as 055 064 125, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. the …
the Applicant v Jake's Gates Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1428
the Applicant commenced employment with Jake's Gates Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission heard an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. Deputy President Beaumont heard the case. The decision relates to case number U2…
Application by Selkirk Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1208
Selkirk Pty Ltd applied for approval of the Selkirk Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Fair Work Commission was considering the application. The agreement covers employees in the building, metal and civil construction indust…
Application by Ssx Services Pty Limited Trading AS Infrabuild Steel
[2026] FWCA 827
Ssx Services Pty Limited, trading as Infrabuild Steel, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the InfraBuild Steel Laverton Steel Mill Enterprise Agreement 2026–2028. The agreement covers employees in the ma…
Application by Diamond Power Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1193
Diamond Power Australia Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding its enterprise agreement, the Diamond Power Enterprise agreement (NSW) 2025. The agreement was not signed and had an expiry date of May 12, 20…
Application by Etex Australia Pty Ltd Trading AS Etex
[2026] FWCA 1589
Etex Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Etex, sought approval of the Etex Australia (Altona) Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. The Fair Work Commission was consider…
Application by Harvey Industries Group Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1180
Harvey Industries Group Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2025. the Commissioner considered the application. The agreement covers employees in the manufactur…
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 Duluxgroup (Australia) Pty Ltd Trading AS Yates Australia
[2026] FWCA 1175
Duluxgroup (Australia) Pty Ltd, trading as Yates Australia, applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Yates Australia Mt Druitt Manufacturing Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the…
Application by Bradnam's Windows And Doors Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1586
Bradnam’s Windows and Doors Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of an enterprise agreement. The agreement covers employees at their Kings Park location. The proposed agreement is titled 'Bradnam’s Wi…
Application by Devro Pty Limited
[2026] FWCA 1127
Devro Pty Limited, a company in the manufacturing industry, applied for approval of its Electrical Employees Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in that sector. The Fair Work Commission was consider…
Application/Notification by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 1674
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) sought the Fair Work Commission's consent to alter its eligibility rules. The application was given the case number D2024/9. The Fair Work Commission considered the appl…
Application by APV Safety Products Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1266
APV Safety Products Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers employees in the manufacturing and associated industries. Commissioner Perica heard the …
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…
Application by "Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union" known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V)
[2026] FWC 1682
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission. The application concerned a case, B2026/331, and sought to extend a 30-day period. The Fair Work Commission case was heard by Deputy…
Application by BDD Milk Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1454
BDD Milk Pty Ltd, a company in the manufacturing industry, applied for approval of the Bega Penrith Reliability (Electrical) Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement would expire on September 30, 2028. Deputy President G…
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 The Australian Workers' Union (002N)
[2026] FWC 1759
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding a proposed protected action ballot for employees of Bestbar (NSW) Pty Ltd. The company operates in the manufacturing and associated industries. Deputy President…
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…
[2025] FWC 1574
[2025] FWC 1574
the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal claim against Metal Manufactures Pty Limited. the Respondent raised two objections: the Applicant’s annual earnings exceeded the High Income Threshold ($175,000), and he did not …
[2025] FWC 2445
[2025] FWC 2445
the Applicant was dismissed from Medical Design Innovations Pty Ltd on 19 May 2025, citing gross misconduct. He applied for an unfair dismissal remedy to the Fair Work Commission on 17 June 2025, eight days past the 21-d…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-06-13-cbs-international-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against CBS International Trading Co. Pty Ltd, a baby formula manufacturer in Dandenong South, Victoria. The investigation began after three full-time employees, includi…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-04-04-hoppers-trailer-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Hoppers Trailer Pty Ltd, a Melbourne trailer manufacturer, and its sole director, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Notice in August 2023 aft…
the Applicant v Wedgetail Roof Racks
[2025] FWC 1909
the Applicant commenced employment with Wedgetail Roof Racks. He subsequently filed an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The Fair Work Commission considered the application. The Commission was initiated under s…
the Applicant v True Steel Frames Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 3530
the Applicant commenced an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. True Steel Frames Pty Ltd is a company that manufactures steel frames. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the Applicant’s application was ma…
the Applicant v Goodride Tyres Pty Ltd & 360 Personnel Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 2422
the Applicant commenced employment with Goodride Tyres Pty Ltd in 2023, initially through 360 Personnel Pty Ltd as a recruitment agency. He worked as a tyre technician. the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Wo…
the Applicant v Ranstad & Others
[2025] FWC 1883
the Applicant commenced work with a labour hire company, Ranstad, in 2023. She worked at a client site, a manufacturing facility. the Applicant made an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions in…
the Applicant v Allcraft Trading Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 3716
the Applicant commenced employment with Allcraft Trading Pty Ltd. The company is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of kitchen and bathroom cabinets. the Applicant was dismissed from her position. She then ap…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-04-22-open-close-it-litigation-media-release
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Open Close It Pty Ltd, which operates Shutters Quickly in Lansvale, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for assistance fr…
the Applicant v Ithaca Crystals Pty Ltd
[2024] FWC 3471
the Applicant commenced employment with Ithaca Crystals Pty Ltd in November 2023. She was dismissed on December 7, 2023. the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking orders to deal with contraventions involv…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-07-04-innovative-aluminium-penalty-media-release
Innovative Aluminium Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based company that manufactures aluminium windows and doors, and its sole director, the Respondent, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company faile…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-04-04-azman-penalty-media-release
the Applicant, who operates Award Kitchens in Concord, Sydney, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The notice required him to back-pay entitlements to a former employee who worked full-time bet…