In the termination of the WorkCover Employing Office - Certified Agreement 2022 [2026] QIRC 78 (20 March 2026)

Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld) s 228

O. Sashko and D. Briscoe of the WorkCover Employing Office

H. Dalton-Bridges of Together Queensland, Industrial Union of Employees

[1] On 26 February 2026, WorkCover Employing Office ('the Applicant') applied, pursuant to s 228 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld) ('IR Act'), to terminate the WorkCover Employing Office - Certified Agreement 2022 ('the certified agreement').

[2] The certified agreement has a nominal expiry date of 30 September 2025.

[3] Section 228(3) of the IR Act provides:

(3) The commission must approve the termination if, and must refuse to approve the termination unless, satisfied subsection (2) has been complied with and -

(a) for an agreement or determination that provides that it may be terminated if particular conditions are met-the conditions have been met; or

(b) for an agreement or determination that does not provide for the way it may be terminated -

(i) the other parties to the agreement or determination agree to it being terminated; and

(ii) termination of the agreement or determination is not contrary to the public interest.

• The submissions made by the parties who appeared today; and

• The Affidavit of Mr Michael Pennisi filed on 26 February 2026.

[5] I am satisfied that the Applicant has given the requisite notice of its intention to apply to terminate the certified agreement.

[6] On 26 February 2026, the Applicant made an application, pursuant to s 189 of the Act, to certify the WorkCover Employing Office - Certified Agreement 2025.

[7] The following employee organisation has agreed to the terms of the WorkCover Employing Office - Certified Agreement 2025 which will replace the certified agreement:

• Together Queensland, Industrial Union of Employees

• All parties to the certified agreement agree to it being terminated; and

• The termination of the certified agreement is not contrary to the public interest.

[9] Section 228(4) of the Act provides that termination takes effect when the Commission's approval takes effect.

[10] I approve the termination of the WorkCover Employing Office - Certified Agreement 2022 from 20 March 2026.

The WorkCover Employing Office - Certified Agreement 2022 is terminated.