The collective bargaining notification process was introduced on 1 January 2007.
Notification is a process under which parties which propose to engage in collective bargaining conduct may obtain immunity from legal action under the Trade Practices Act, if the conduct is in the public interest.
Any party to a collective bargaining arrangement can lodge a notification and can lodge a notification on behalf of other businesses that will be a party to the arrangement. Collective bargaining notifications may also be lodged by a nominated representative who is not a member of the collective bargaining group. For example, an industry association may lodge a notification on behalf of its members.
