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JOIN US FOR OUR AUGUST HR BREAKFAST CLUB

Enterprise Agreements: What Employers Need to Know

Date | 8:00am Friday 21 August 2026

Venue | In person – BAL Lawyers, Canberra House, Level 9/40 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra 

Presenter | Ash Borg, Special Counsel at BAL Lawyers & Ed Kang, Lawyer at BAL Lawyers

Cost | Complimentary

Join us at the BAL Lawyers HR Breakfast Club event on 21 August 2026, where Special Counsel Ash Borg and Lawyer Ed Kang will unpack what employers need to know about enterprise agreements, including a raft of recent legislative reforms in this area.

As our regular attendees are aware, HR professionals play a vital role in shaping how their organisations approach pay, conditions, and workplace bargaining. We invite you to join us for a practical session covering what enterprise agreements are, when they make sense for your organisation, and how to navigate the process of making one.

This presentation will explore the different types of bargaining available under the Fair Work Act, the advantages and disadvantages of enterprise agreements for both employers and employees, and the legal requirements and procedural steps involved in getting an agreement approved by the Fair Work Commission. We will also address intractable bargaining declarations and the amendments affecting how workplace determinations are made, along with recent reforms.

Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how these developments may affect their approach to negotiating and maintaining enterprise agreements.

Whether you are considering an enterprise agreement for the first time, bargaining for a new enterprise agreement, or simply want to stay ahead of recent reforms, this session offers a valuable opportunity to get practical guidance and ask questions of our experienced employment team.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday morning, 21 August 2026.

Alternatively you can email events@ballawyers.com.au

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