Public Holidays
Cases on the right to refuse work on public holidays and the calculation of public holiday pay.
100 public holidays decisions on file. Plain-English summaries with links to the original judgment. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus members get full case-law citations in answers.
the Applicant v Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd (Liability)
[2026] FCA 891 · Federal Court
the Applicant, a concert pianist, commenced legal action against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and the Respondent, the MSO's Chief Operating Officer. This followed the Applicant making statements about Israel co…
Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union v GC Crane Hire Pty Ltd as Trustee for GA Caelli Discretionary Trust
[2026] FCA 793 · Federal Court
Leonard Auld and Peter McHenry were employees of GC Crane Hire, a crane hire business. They were made redundant on September 27, 2023. The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (the Union) alleges that GC C…
FWO v the Respondent t/as Earthcare Urban Farming
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/luke-courtney-chamberlain-t-as-earthcare-urban-farming/2026-06-19 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took action against the Respondent for non-compliance with a compliance notice and failing to provide payslips. The details of the specific breaches are not outlined in this document.
FWO v Printpot Pty Ltd
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/printpot/2026-06-10 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Printpot Pty Ltd. The nature of the proceedings involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on June 10, 2026.
Variation on the Commission’s own initiative – gender undervaluation – priority awards review,Variation on the Commission’s own initiative – gender undervaluation – priority awards review
[2026] FWCFB 126 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is undertaking a review of gender undervaluation in certain modern awards. This decision, [2026] FWCFB 126, relates to a variation initiated by the Commission itself. The review covers the …
Mining and Energy Union (301V) v Fitzroy Coal Management Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1988 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) brought a claim against Fitzroy Coal Management Pty Ltd. The dispute relates to matters arising under the Fitzroy Mining Operations Enterprise Agreement 2025 and the National Employment …
Application by CFMEU - Construction and General Division, South Australia Divisional Branch (105N-SA1) for an Entry Permit for the Applicant
[2026] FWC 1928 · Fair Work Commission
The CFMEU, Construction and General Division, South Australia Divisional Branch, applied for an entry permit for the Applicant under section 512 of the Fair Work Act. The application related to a construction site. The D…
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/bharathi-karnati-and-ravikanth-baddam/2026-05-08 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Applicant and the Second Respondent. The proceedings involved allegations of providing false documents, underpayments, failing to provide payslips, and recor…
Western Chinese Language School Incorporated v Fair Work Ombudsman
[2026] FCAFC 58 · Federal Court
Western Chinese Language School Incorporated (WCLS), a community language school, received a compliance notice in September 2022 from a Fair Work Inspector. The notice alleged WCLS had breached the Social, Community, Hom…
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/nereshnie-pather/2026-05-01 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Applicant. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide payslips. This occurred on 1 May 2026.
[2025] FWC 923
[2025] FWC 923 · Fair Work Commission
The Maritime Union of Australia (a division of the CFMEU) lodged a dispute against Sydney International Container Terminals Pty Ltd (trading as Hutchison Ports Sydney) and its Brisbane counterpart under their shared ente…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-06-shinya-torquay-hr-pty-ltd-and-shinya-geelong-hr-pty-ltd-compliance-notice-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and Shinya Torquay HR Pty Ltd, former operators of ramen restaurants in Geelong and Torquay, Victoria, have been penalized for failing to comply with Compliance Notices. The Fair Work Ombudsman …
[2025] FWC 3130
[2025] FWC 3130 · Fair Work Commission
ALDI Foods Pty Ltd sought approval for three enterprise agreements: the ALDI Prestons Agreement 2024, the ALDI Jandakot Agreement 2025, and the ALDI Stapylton Agreement 2025. The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees A…
[2026] FWC 253
[2026] FWC 253 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from Exclusive Contracting (WA) Pty Ltd on 25 July 2025, after making comments at a company meeting about Chinese workers in the construction industry. the Applicant, a Ceiling Fixer employed …
[2026] FWC 48
[2026] FWC 48 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a delivery person for Portier Pacific Pty Limited (Uber Eats) from November 2022 until July 2025. On 29 July 2025, Uber Eats deactivated his access to the Uber Delivery Platform. This followed two…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-01-27-korserv-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Korserv Pty Ltd, a Queensland-based labour hire provider, and its manager, the Respondent. This action follows an audit of pay rates at a strawberry farm in the …
FWO v Yarraville Business Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/yarraville-business-and-graeme-john-grainger/2026-01-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Yarraville Business Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with four compliance notices. The decision was made on 21 January 2026.
Application by Burles Consulting Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2155 · Fair Work Commission
The Mary Ogilvy Homes Society sought approval for a new enterprise agreement, The Mary Ogilvy Homes Society Nursing & General Staff Agreement 2026. The agreement would cover employees under the Aged Care Award 2010 and t…
Mr Nicholas Livermore v Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 3105 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd on 10 November 2025. The dismissal related to inaccurate timesheets, failing pre-start checks, and breaching fatigue management rules. He worked as …
the Applicant v Calvary Health Care Adelaide Ltd
[2026] FWC 2746 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a Registered Nurse employed by Calvary Health Care Adelaide Ltd since 2007, sought a Fair Work Commission dispute resolution regarding an ‘Additional Qualification Allowance’. She believed she was entitled…
Mining and Energy Union Northern Mining and NSW Energy District Branch (MEU) v Rix's Creek Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2347 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) brought a dispute to the Fair Work Commission regarding the interpretation of clauses 18 (personal/carer’s leave) and 25 (annual leave) in the Rix’s Creek Mine Enterprise Agreement 2021.…
Application by Gemco Rail Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2294 · Fair Work Commission
Gemco Rail Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Gemco Rail Pty Ltd Victorian Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement was made on 27 July 2026, but the application was lodged 16 days later, exc…
Application by Burles Consulting Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1863 · Fair Work Commission
Burles Consulting Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Huon Regional Care General Staff Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement covers general staff and includes provisions relating to casual …
the Applicant v Department Of Families, Seniors, Disability Services And Child Safety
[2026] FWC 2745 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission under section 365 of the Fair Work Act 2009, seeking to resolve a general protections dispute related to her dismissal from the Queensland Department of Families, Seniors…
the Applicant v Commonwealth Bank Australia
[2026] FWC 2284 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking assistance with a dispute concerning his performance assessment at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). The dispute relates to clause 7 of the Commonwealth Bank …
Application by Sea1 Offshore Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2331 · Fair Work Commission
Sea1 Offshore Australia Pty Ltd applied for approval of its Engineer Officers Enterprise Agreement 2025, a greenfields agreement. The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) and the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engin…
the Applicant v The Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[2026] FWC 2762 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, initially employed as a Digital Producer and later a Sub Editor at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) from March 2018, was engaged on part-time agreements since January 2023. She took approved p…
the Applicant v Northern SEQ Distributor - Retailer Authority Trading AS Unitywater
[2026] FWC 2820 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a control room employee at Northern SEQ Distributor - Retailer Authority Trading AS Unitywater (Unitywater), initiated proceedings on behalf of other control room employees. They dispute Northern SEQ Distr…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2882 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, an employee of the Department of Home Affairs, filed an application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) seeking stop bullying orders against three named individuals: the Respondent, a co-worker, and anothe…
the Applicant v The Trustee for NICOLA TANA FAMILY TRUST NO 6 & Evon Liu and Another
[2026] FWC 3233 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant made a claim against The Trustee for Nicola Tana Family Trust No 6 and Evon Liu, alleging unfair dismissal. She also added Agri-Labour Australia Pty Ltd as a respondent. The claim relates to her employment …
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 · Fair Work Commission
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 …
Mining and Energy Union (301V) v Alcoa of Australia Ltd
[2026] FWC 3158 · Fair Work Commission
A dispute arose between the Mining and Energy Union and Alcoa of Australia Ltd concerning a First and Final Warning issued to the Applicant. The Applicant, a Senior Power Station Controller at the Wagerup Power Station, …
Application by Independent Education Union of Australia (130N)
[2026] FWC 3136 · Fair Work Commission
The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA) applied for a protected action ballot order under the Fair Work Act 2009. This application relates to employees of Catholic Church Endowment Society Incorporated (Catho…
Application by Bidfood Wa Pty Ltd Trading AS Bidfood Malaga
[2026] FWCA 2392 · Fair Work Commission
Bidfood WA Pty Ltd, trading as Bidfood Malaga, sought approval for the Bidfood Malaga – Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement would apply to employees covered by several awards including the Storage Services and Whole…
the Applicant v Total Support Services Pty Ltd trading as Total Support Services
[2026] FWC 3166 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for OnTrack Tasmania from January 2025. Total Support Services Pty Ltd bought OnTrack Tasmania’s business in December 2025. the Applicant then began working for Total Support Services. He was dismiss…
the Applicant v NSW Department Of Education
[2026] FWC 2594 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was a casual teacher employed by the NSW Department of Education (Respondent). In November 2025, he alleges he was told via phone call that he was no longer allowed to work at a school due to social media i…
Application by Fusco Constructions Pty Ltd Trading AS Fusco Constructions
[2026] FWCA 2171 · Fair Work Commission
Fusco Constructions Pty Ltd applied to have the 'Fusco Enterprise Agreement 2026' approved. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement for employees in the plumbing industry. Initially, the submitted agreement lacked…
Application by Turosi Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2161 · Fair Work Commission
Turosi Pty Ltd, a poultry processing company, applied for approval of the Turosi Geelong and United Workers' Union Enterprise Agreement 2025. The United Workers' Union (UWU) supported the agreement and sought to be cover…
Application by Top End Group Training Trading AS Gtnt Group
[2026] FWCA 2164 · Fair Work Commission
Top End Group Training T/A GTNT Group applied for approval of the GTNT Group Enterprise Agreement 2026 to 2028 under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement covering employee…
the Applicant v Director-General, Department Of Transport And Major Infrastructure
[2026] FWC 2856 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission to challenge her termination of employment by the Respondent. She filed the application two days late, on 16 May 2026, after being dismissed on 23 April 2026. The Respond…
Application by Category 5 Labour Management (Vsa) Pty Ltd Trading AS Cat5 Rail
[2026] FWCA 1849 · Fair Work Commission
Category 5 Labour Management (Vsa) Pty Ltd, trading as Cat5 Rail, sought approval for the Category 5 & RTBU Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement was made with the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union. Certain…
Application by CSL Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1734 · Fair Work Commission
CSL Australia Pty Ltd sought approval for an enterprise agreement, the CSL Australia and MUA WA BCI Operations Enterprise Agreement 2026, covering employees and the Maritime Union of Australia Division. The Fair Work Com…
Application by Aspen Pharma Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1812 · Fair Work Commission
Aspen Pharma Pty Ltd sought approval for the Aspen Pharma/UWU (Dandenong, Victoria) Enterprise Agreement 2026. The United Workers Union (UWU) was involved in bargaining. Several clauses within the agreement were found to…
the Applicant v Shell Australia FLNG Pty Ltd T/A Shell Australia
[2026] FWC 2339 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an INLEC Technician employed by Shell Australia FLNG Pty Ltd T/A Shell Australia on the Prelude floating liquid natural gas facility, applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding a dispute arising from th…
Application by Mesh And Bar
[2026] FWCA 1944 · Fair Work Commission
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…
the Applicant v Kalmar Equipment (Australia) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2886 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, employed by Kalmar Equipment (Australia) Pty Ltd as a Site Mechanical Technician Level 2, disputes interpretations of their enterprise agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia. The dispute revolves a…
the Applicant v the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2556 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for the Respondent. She sought a reclassification from pay point 20 to pay point 27 within the Clarence City Council Enterprise Agreement #12/2025, along with back pay and changes to performance deve…
Application by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2297 · Fair Work Commission
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Equipment and Service (Metro SA) Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a singl…
the Applicant v Golden Glow Corporation NT Pty Ltd Trading AS Golden Glow Nursing
[2026] FWC 1899 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee of Golden Glow Nursing, initiated a dispute regarding his classification and pay under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. He argues he should be classified in …
the Applicant v Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCFB 156 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant appealed a decision made on April 30, 2026, by the Commissioner regarding her unfair dismissal claim against Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd. The initial decision dismissed her application because the Commission fo…
Application by Sea1 Offshore Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1974 · Fair Work Commission
Sea1 Offshore Australia Pty Ltd applied for approval of a greenfields enterprise agreement, the Sea1 Offshore Australia Maritime Oil and Gas Industry Deck Officers Enterprise Agreement 2025. The Australian Workers' Union…
Mining and Energy Union (301V) v Batchfire Callide Management Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2104 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) brought an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) regarding a dispute with Batchfire Callide Management Pty Ltd (Batchfire). The dispute concerned Batchfire’s refusal to approve w…
Application by Austube Mills Pty Ltd Trading AS Austube Mills
[2026] FWCA 2118 · Fair Work Commission
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…
the Applicant v MTF Mine Maintenance Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 3040 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for MTF Mine Maintenance Pty Ltd (the Respondent) from September 2024 in an administrative role. In April 2026, the Respondent entered a sale agreement with Ugland Engineering Pty Ltd. Ugland was mea…
the Applicant v High Level Recruitment Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 3209 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a casual labour hire employee for High Level Recruitment Pty Ltd, trading as Job Connect. In November 2025, he signed a Temporary Assignment Agreement. He was assigned to PFD Food Services, but du…
the Applicant v WesTrac Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 3311 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by WesTrac Pty Ltd from February 2025 until February 2026 as a Digital Implementation Specialist. During a shutdown period, she applied for unpaid leave and later amended her application in the…
the Applicant v Coronation Property Co Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 725 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as an Assistant Accountant for the Respondent from August 2022 until December 2025. She was placed on garden leave and her dismissal took effect on 19 December 2025. the Applicant sought compensation…
Application by CFMEU (105N)
[2026] FWCA 2018 · Fair Work Commission
The Construction Forestry & Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) applied for approval of a greenfields agreement, the National RC Pty Ltd and CFMEU (WA) Collective Agreement 2024 – 2027. This agreement covers employees in th…
Application by The Australian Workers' Union (002N)
[2026] FWC 2322 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission for a protected action ballot order. This relates to employees of Compass Group Pty Ltd and Compass Group Remote Hospitality Services Pty Ltd. The Applicant and the Respo…
Application by Plummers Project Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2225 · Fair Work Commission
Plummers Project Services Pty Ltd sought approval for its Enterprise Agreement 2026, covering employees in the building, metal and civil construction industries. The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Inform…
Application by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (145V)
[2026] FWC 2534 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking an order regarding partial work bans at seven hospitals operated by Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd. The Applicant's members were planning industrial action, inclu…
Application by Tongala Nutrition Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1909 · Fair Work Commission
Tongala Nutrition Pty Ltd sought approval for its enterprise agreement, the Tongala Nutrition Pty Ltd Enterprise Agreement 2026. The company operates in the food, beverages and tobacco manufacturing industry. Several cla…
Application by The Australian Workers' Union (002N)
[2026] FWC 2641 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant applied for a protected action ballot order under section 437 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The application relates to employees of Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd, and Contract Resources Pty Ltd, which is a rela…
Appeal by Michael Bernard Shulman,Appeal by James Vincent Dickson
[2026] FWC 3313 · Fair Work Commission
Michael Shulman and James Dickson, employees of Stannards Accountants and Advisors Pty Limited, appealed decisions made by a Fair Work Commission delegate. Shulman’s registration as an auditor was cancelled, and Dickson’…
the Applicant v Eastwood Tilt Tray & Towing Service Pty Ltd T/A Gladesville Towing And Haulage
[2026] FWC 2622 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed as a Tilt Tray Operator/Heavy Rigid Truck Driver by Eastwood Tilt Tray & Towing Service Pty Ltd (GTAH), trading as Gladesville Towing & Haulage, from August 7, 2023, until November 24, 2025. GT…
the Applicant v the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2388 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by the Respondent trading as Worland and Family Lawyers from April 1, 2022, until her resignation on January 23, 2026. From February 2024, the Applicant's wages were paid irregularly, with repe…
Application by Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1620 · Fair Work Commission
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 the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2919 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a driver for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) since June 2018, sought an unfair deactivation remedy from the Fair Work Commission. Uber deactivated him in November 2025 due to reports of substance abuse. the …
Application by Greater Geelong Constructions Pty Ltd Trading AS Ggc Industries
[2026] FWCA 1977 · Fair Work Commission
Greater Geelong Constructions Pty Ltd (GGC) applied for approval of three greenfields enterprise agreements: the GGC Offshore Maintenance HUC Greenfields Enterprise Agreement, the GGC - Western Australia and Northern Ter…
Application by Civmec Construction And Engineering Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1836 · Fair Work Commission
Civmec Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd applied for approval of an enterprise agreement, named the Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd, AMWU, AWU, CEPU and CFMEU – Snowy 2.0 Project Underground Works Agreement …
Application by Ricegrowers Limited Trading AS Sunrice Group
[2026] FWCA 2037 · Fair Work Commission
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…
The Australian Workers' Union (002N) v Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd Trading AS Downer
[2026] FWC 2713 · Fair Work Commission
The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) brought a dispute to the Fair Work Commission regarding clause 20.6 of the Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd Victorian Road Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2024. The dispute concerns whether D…
the Applicant v Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2371 · Fair Work Commission
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 the Applicant
[2026] FWC 1801 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant, an employee-like worker for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber) since October 2022, applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair deactivation remedy. He was deactivated on June 17, 2025. The application fol…
Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
[2026] FWC 2435 · Fair Work Commission
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (CEPU) applied for a protected action ballot order (PABO) regarding employees of Otis Elevator Comp…
the Applicant v Blue Whale Solutions Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2810 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a cleaner for Blue Whale Solutions Pty Ltd in Tennant Creek from September 18, 2025. She was involved in a car accident at work on November 28, 2025, and subsequently left her accommodation provid…
Application by Australian Associated Press Ltd T/A AAP
[2026] FWCA 1985 · Fair Work Commission
Australian Associated Press Ltd T/A AAP sought approval for the Journalists (Australian Associated Press) MEAA Enterprise Agreement 2026. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) supported the agreement as a bar…
Application by Catholic Church Endowment Society Inc Trading AS Catholic Education (South Australia)
[2026] FWC 2988 · Fair Work Commission
Catholic Education (South Australia), represented by the Catholic Church Endowment Society Inc, sought to extend a single interest employer authorisation for enterprise bargaining negotiations with the Independent Educat…
Application by Rawsons Electrical Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1925 · Fair Work Commission
Rawsons Electrical Pty Ltd, an electrical contracting company, sought approval for its Rawsons Electrical Pty Ltd Single Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was made under the Fair Work Act 2009. The agreement inc…
Application by Trivium Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1814 · Fair Work Commission
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.…
the Applicant v Australian Capital Territory as represented by the ACT Education Directorate
[2026] FWC 3211 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a high school teacher employed by the Australian Capital Territory Education Directorate since 2004, was dismissed on January 7, 2026, for serious misconduct. She brought a 3D-printed replica handgun to sc…
Application by CFMEU (105N)
[2026] FWCA 1717 · Fair Work Commission
The CFMEU applied for approval of a greenfields agreement, the Kenny Building and Construction Pty Ltd / CFMEU Collective Agreement 2024-2027. The company, registered in March 2026, stated it had no employees covered by …
Application by Swan Materials Pty Ltd Trading AS Swan Concrete
[2026] FWCA 1806 · Fair Work Commission
Swan Materials Pty Ltd, trading as Swan Concrete, sought approval for the 'Swan Concrete Batchers and Despatchers Enterprise Agreement 2026'. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the agreement met the requirements…
Application by Community Radio Federation Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1991 · Fair Work Commission
Community Radio Federation Ltd applied to have the Community Radio Federation Limited and Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance Bargaining Agreement 2025-2027 approved. The agreement covers a single employer in the broad…
Application by Kaefer Integrated Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1968 · Fair Work Commission
Kaefer Integrated Services Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of the KAEFER Alcoa Site Agreement 2026. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) was a bargaining representative. Several cla…
Application by Monadelphous Engineering Associates Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2151 · Fair Work Commission
Monadelphous Engineering Associates Pty Ltd sought approval for the 'Monadelphous Engineering Associates Pty Ltd (Woodside) Onshore Enterprise Agreement 2026'. The agreement covers employees in the oil and gas industry. …
Application by Host-Plus Pty. Limited Trading AS Host-Plus Pty Limited
[2026] FWCA 1410 · Fair Work Commission
Host-Plus Pty. Limited (Host Plus) applied for approval of the Hostplus Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029, a single enterprise agreement covering its employees. Several issues were raised regarding inconsistencies with the …
Application by B&D Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2008 · Fair Work Commission
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 Paragon Plumbing WA Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1735 · Fair Work Commission
Paragon Plumbing WA Pty Ltd sought approval for a greenfields agreement, the Paragon Plumbing WA Pty Ltd Alkimos Sea-Water Desalination Plant Onshore Project Union Greenfields Agreement 2025. The Fair Work Commission con…
Application by Downer Edi Rail Pty Ltd Trading AS Edi Rail
[2026] FWCA 1811 · Fair Work Commission
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 Anz Flooring Pty Ltd Trading AS Armstrong Flooring
[2026] FWCA 1920 · Fair Work Commission
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 Circular Plastics Australia (Pet) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1597 · Fair Work Commission
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 Compass Group (Australia) Pty Ltd Trading AS Compass Group
[2026] FWCA 1660 · Fair Work Commission
Compass Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, trading as Compass Group, sought approval for the 'Compass Group - ESS Offshore Oil & Gas and AWU (Offshore Facilities) Greenfields Agreement 2025'. The agreement was made with the Aust…
Application by BOC Limited
[2026] FWCA 1962 · Fair Work Commission
BOC Limited applied to have its 'BOC Limited (Cylinder Maintenance Centre) Enterprise Agreement 2026' approved. The agreement would apply to employees covered by the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupation…
the Applicant v Antree DNH Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2486 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from Antree DNH Pty Ltd on 24 April 2026, following a redundancy process announced on 30 March 2026. The company informed her of the redundancy and four-week notice period in writing. She lodg…
the Applicant v ATIV Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2288 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced an unfair dismissal claim against ATIV Pty Ltd after a workplace argument with a co-worker Marina Khishchenko about the war in Ukraine and subsequent discussions with director Oksana Pashoulia. Th…
Application by Western Junction Sawmill Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 2199 · Fair Work Commission
Western Junction Sawmill Pty Ltd applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of its Western Junction Sawmill Pty Ltd Collective Agreement 2026. The Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union – Tasmanian Division supports…
The Summit Fruit Freighters Pty Ltd v the Respondent,The Summit Fruit Freighters Pty Ltd v the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2536 · Fair Work Commission
The Summit Fruit Freighters Pty Ltd (Summit) appealed decisions made by the Commissioner regarding a s 365 application brought against them by the Applicant. The initial decision involved permission for legal representat…
the Applicant v Complete Traffic Services (Vic) Pty Ltd Trading AS Construction Contract Labour Traffic
[2026] FWC 3012 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission against Complete Traffic Services (Vic) Pty Ltd, trading as Construction Contract Labour Traffic. The application was filed 32 days late.…
Application by Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd Trading AS Downer
[2026] FWCA 2403 · Fair Work Commission
Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd, trading as Downer, sought approval for the Downer Water Industry (Victoria) Enterprise Agreement 2025. The agreement covers employees and the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Info…
FairWork Mate AI
Is the figure right for you?
The advisor reads your payslip, contract or letter against the Fair Work Commission case library and cites the decision behind every answer.
Just need today sorted? A Day Pass is 25 questions over 24 hours, no account. Get a Day Pass — $4.99