Pay war on ice as Australia's netball stars sign truce
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
A lengthy pay dispute has concluded, at least temporarily, as Australia's netball stars and Super Netball clubs reach an agreement for improved conditions. Netball Australia, the Super Netball clubs, and the Australian Netball Players Association (ANPA) have finalized a 12-month collective player agreement for the 2027 season. This bridging deal ensures Super Netball clubs can begin contracting players and preparing for the upcoming campaign.
The new collective player agreement (CPA) promises enhanced pay and benefits, more time off, and greater opportunities for individual sponsorship deals. Although the 12-month agreement averts a pay war for now, both parties aim to negotiate a longer-term deal for 2028 and beyond, with ANPA seeking a revenue-sharing model and improved pregnancy and parental leave policies.
Netball Australia's interim chief executive, Mark Falvo, highlighted the agreement's significance, stating it strikes a balance between providing immediate benefits for players while positioning the sport for future growth. Meanwhile, the takeover of the Giants Super Netball club by Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) adds to the recent flurry of netball-related developments.
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