Collective Bargaining Australian Federal Court upholds McDonald’s collective bargaining order Union describes judgment as a watershed moment with widespread application beyond fast-food sector iStock.com/T G Photography Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 23 July 2026 Australia’s Federal Court has upheld a landmark labour ruling clearing the way for multi-employer bargaining across McDonald’s franchise restaurants in South Australia. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Collective Bargaining Industry groups cry foul after FWC multi-employer bargaining test case Disputes FWC refuses to reinstate leisure centre manager despite role in bargaining talks Collective Bargaining EAT upholds £4.8m collective bargaining breach over 2017 pay offer Industrial action Hyundai workers strike after talks collapse over pay and factory robots