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Clients often assume there must be a strict rule somewhere saying EBA votes have to be conducted by secret ballot. It sounds like the kind of thing the law would spell out clearly. It doesn’t. That said, if you’ve been around enterprise bargaining for any length of time, you’ll know most experienced practitioners won’t go […]
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Clients often assume there must be a strict rule somewhere saying EBA votes have to be conducted by secret ballot. It sounds like the kind of thing the law would spell out clearly. It doesn’t. That said, if you’ve been around enterprise bargaining for any length of time, you’ll know most experienced practitioners won’t go […]
“If it’s secret, how do you audit it?” That question comes up almost every time we talk to a new client. And it’s a fair one. On the surface, secrecy and auditability sound like they’re pulling in opposite directions. They’re not. In fact, when an online ballot is set up properly, you end up with […]
What Happens If Your Protected Action Ballot Fails? A failed protected action ballot (PAB) can feel like a setback. There’s no point dressing that up — if employees don’t support industrial action, it changes the tone of bargaining overnight. But it’s not the end of the road. In practice, I’ve seen plenty of negotiations regain […]
If you’re putting an enterprise agreement (EA) to a vote, the Better Off Overall Test — usually shortened to “BOOT” — is the hurdle that ultimately decides whether it gets approved. It’s not a tick-the-box exercise. The Fair Work Commission will scrutinise the agreement in detail, and if it doesn’t pass the BOOT, it simply […]
This is one of those questions where the answer depends entirely on what kind of voting you’re talking about. People often assume “online voting” is either broadly allowed or broadly prohibited. In reality, Australia draws a very clear line between government elections and organisational or private voting. Understanding that distinction is critical — especially if […]
When an enterprise agreement goes to a vote, the mechanics matter just as much as the outcome. I’ve seen more than a few agreements delayed — or worse, rejected — because eligibility wasn’t handled properly. It’s not usually deliberate. It’s often a simple misunderstanding about who can and can’t vote. The catch is this: if […]
Enterprise bargaining in Australia has always involved careful procedural steps. However, recent changes to the Protected Action Ballot (PAB) process have introduced additional compliance requirements that employers, unions and workplace relations professionals must navigate. One of the most significant developments is the introduction of compulsory conciliation conferences during the ballot period, which has added another […]
The Fair Work Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2024 introduced major changes to enterprise bargaining that took effect in February 2025. For employers holding EA ballots in 2026, the compliance bar is now higher — and the risks of getting it wrong have increased. From updated model terms to new multi-employer bargaining rules, understanding what changed […]
Emerging Challenges in Online Election Voting In the era of digital democracy, the significance of adopting user-friendly, accessible, rapid, secure, and efficient online voting mechanisms has escalated. Below, we have provided an update on the best practices for managing online elections in the current climate, acknowledging any pertinent restrictions. Challenge 1: Guaranteeing an Independent and […]
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