Introduction
When parties are creating an agreement, sometimes they have disputes they cannot resolve. We may be able to deal with the problem or issue an order.
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If you cannot continue the bargaining process because of a problem, you can ask us for help so you can finish the process. We cannot provide legal advice.
Apply for help with bargaining disputes
Use Form F11 – Application for the Commission to deal with a bargaining dispute.
If this does not help, you can then apply for an intractable bargaining declaration.
Apply for a bargaining order
A bargaining representative may apply for a bargaining order if they believe that:
- one or more bargaining representatives are not bargaining in good faith
- the process is not efficient or fair because there are multiple representatives.
Use Form F32 – Application for a bargaining order.
Apply for a scope order
A bargaining representative may apply for a scope order for a single enterprise agreement (non-greenfields). They may do this if:
- they have concerns that the process is not efficient or fair AND
- they believe the agreement will not cover the right employees or will cover the wrong employees.
Use Form 31 – Application for a scope order.
Find out more about scope orders.