Overview
The Fair Work Commission is considering two applications to change the Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020. Both applications are being heard together and no decisions have been made. The case is currently in the hearing and submissions stage.
The two applications
Application AM2025/8 - Flight Attendants' Association of Australia
The Flight Attendants' Association of Australia (FAAA) lodged application AM2025/8 in May 2025 under section 158 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The application seeks changes to multiple clauses and the classification structure of the Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020 to address alleged gender-based undervaluation.
Application AM2026/3 - Transport Workers' Union of Australia
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWUA) lodged application AM2026/3 in February 2026 under section 158 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The application seeks changes to clauses covering duty hours, minimum rates, meal breaks, and annual leave loading.
Research paper
The Fair Work Commission published a research paper on 28 February 2025 titled Gender pay equity research: Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020 as part of the Annual Wage Review 2025 research program. The paper is available as a PDF on the case page.
Key actions
- Monitor this case for updates on new case documents at the Fair Work Commission case page.
- Send any submissions or enquiries to awards@fwc.gov.au.
- Read the gender pay equity research paper published 28 February 2025, available as a PDF on the case page.
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