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Ballot Integrity in Enterprise Agreements: Lessons from the Woolworths Case

In Woolworths Australian Food Group Agreement 2024, the Federal Court confirmed that minor ballot irregularities—such as a few ineligible casual votes—do not invalidate enterprise agreements if a clear majority supports the outcome. This marks a shift toward a practical, substantial approach to ballot integrity under the Fair Work Act.

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Can Employers Proceed to a Vote Without Union Agreement?

FWC confirms employers can legally put enterprise agreements to a vote without union sign-off—if good faith bargaining rules are followed. Learn what this means and how IRBLOTS ensures a compliant, secure ballot process.

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Unions Can Participate in Enterprise Agreement Approvals Without Formal Bargaining Representative Status

The Fair Work Commission has reaffirmed that unions can be heard during enterprise agreement approvals—even if they’re not formal bargaining representatives. Here’s what that means for ballot integrity and approval processes.

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