HBA Consulting EBA Advice and Assistance

HBA Consulting has extensive experience supporting Federal public sector agencies to create and manage enterprise bargaining processes under a range of Government policy settings over the past decade and more.

This broad and practical experience provides organisations with specialist expertise to supplement internal capability and deliver a well-structured, compliant, and effectively managed bargaining program.

We understand the complexity of public sector bargaining and provide end-to-end support throughout the process, including:

✔ NERR advice and bargaining commencement support

Guidance on bargaining initiation requirements, Notice of Employee Representational Rights (NERR) obligations, bargaining timelines, and early process planning to ensure agencies commence bargaining on a compliant and well-organised basis.

✔ Training for bargaining representatives

Practical training and briefing sessions for management, employee, and Union bargaining representatives to support effective participation, understanding of bargaining obligations, negotiation protocols, Government policy settings, and productive engagement throughout the process.

✔ Development and management of bargaining agendas and project plans

Creation of detailed bargaining strategies, agendas, timelines, governance arrangements, and project management frameworks to ensure bargaining activities are coordinated, transparent, and aligned with organisational objectives.

✔ Staff communication and stakeholder engagement strategies

Preparation of communication materials, staff updates, briefing papers, FAQs, consultation processes, and stakeholder engagement approaches designed to support workforce understanding, participation, and confidence throughout bargaining.

✔ Fair Work Commission and APSC compliance advice and documentation support

Specialist advice on legislative and policy compliance requirements, including bargaining obligations, Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) considerations, approval documentation, APSC policy alignment, and Fair Work Commission submission requirements.

✔ Drafting and review of Enterprise Agreements

Preparation, review, and refinement of Enterprise Agreement clauses to ensure agreements are clear, contemporary, operationally effective, legally compliant, and aligned with Government policy and organisational priorities.

HBA Consulting also works with specialist partners who can provide industrial legal advice together with EA vote design, delivery, and declaration services.

Our practical and collaborative approach helps agencies manage bargaining confidently while achieving sustainable and operationally sound outcomes.

Contact HBA Consulting to learn how we can support your next enterprise bargaining process.