Baringa’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

Baringa’s Enterprise Agreement has been approved by the Fair Work Commission and took effect on 28 April 2023.

What’s an EBA?
An EBA or Enterprise Bargaining Agreement sets out the minimum terms and conditions of employment between an employer and their employees. The purpose of the EBA is to provide organisations and their employees with a framework that is simple, flexible, and reasonable for both parties, improving productivity within the organisation.

The Journey

After some time of the EBA Staff Working Group negotiating with the Baringa Board, we were able to progress: 

  • 8 Feb 2023: Board Members presented at the first staff meeting of the year

  • 1-7 March: Access Period for staff to access Enterprise Bargaining documents prior to the Voting Period

  • 8-10 March: Voting Period for staff to cast their vote electronically

  • 24 March: Proposed Enterprise Agreement submitted to Fair Work Commission (14 days after the completed vote)

  • 30 March: Fair Work Commission advised the initial assessment has been completed and our application has been handed over to a Commission Member

  • 4 April: Commissioner Member has reviewed our application and requested further information to assist in the assessment.

  • 6 April: Baringa Management provided requested response, in consultation with EBA Staff Working Group and Board

  • 18 April: Fair Work Commissioner met with Board Chair and EBA Staff Working Group. Board Chair provided undertakings as requested by the Commissioner.

  • 21 April: Fair Work Commission approved the Enterprise Agreement, to take effect 7 days after the approval on 28 April 2023.

EBA Summary
Click below to download the EBA Update from the 8 February 2023 Staff Meeting:

 

Proposed Draft EBA
Click below to download the Proposed EBA mentioned at the 8 February Staff Meeting:

Important Documents

As it is important for everyone to be informed, here are links to important documents:

Current EBA and Proposed EBA:

Awards:

Policies:

HAVE YOUR SAY
If you have any questions or would like more information chat to Jess Turner, PJ Aguilar, and Caitlin Fisher; email admin@baringa.org.au or give feedback in comments box below.