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ABPA appoints Player Development and Transition Manager

The Australian Basketball Players’ Association has appointed former professional basketballer David Stiff as the organisation’s Player Development and Transition Manager. The six-time NBL champion joins the ABPA’s Player Development Program... read more →

July 23, 2019
Julius Ross
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NBL Delegate Profile: Mitch McCarron

After suffering a recent injury setback on the court, Players’ Association delegate and Melbourne United shooting guard Mitch McCarron has set his focus to development off the floor. While ensuring... read more →

July 15, 2019
Julius Ross
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Andrew Bogut on SEN 1116

Australian Basketball Players' Association Director and Golden State Warriors centre Andrew Bogut spoke to SEN 1116 following the NBL Collective Bargaining Agreement announcement, the Boomers squad announcement and the NBA... read more →

May 28, 2019
Julius Ross
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NBL and players strike landmark agreement

The National Basketball League (NBL) and the Australian Basketball Players’ Association (ABPA) will deliver the most professional conditions in the League’s history under a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Minimum salaries... read more →

May 21, 2019
Julius Ross
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Australian Basketballers’ Association undergoes rebrand to Australian Basketball Players’ Association (ABPA)

The Australian Basketballers’ Association (ABA) has today announced the renaming of the organisation to the Australian Basketball Players’ Association (ABPA), unveiling a new logo during a significant year of achievements... read more →

May 15, 2019
Julius Ross
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Chemist Warehouse WNBL to hold Lifeline Australia round

The Chemist Warehouse WNBL will shine the spotlight on mental health and suicide prevention in the final round of the regular season this weekend. Through a partnership with Lifeline Australia,... read more →

January 14, 2019
Julius Ross
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Players’ Association and Basketball Australia announce historic four-year National Teams Agreement

The Australian Basketball Players’ Association and Basketball Australia (BA) today announced the inaugural National Teams Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), ensuring wide-ranging improved conditions for Australia’s elite players. The Collective Bargaining... read more →

December 5, 2018
Julius Ross
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FAQ: National Teams CBA 2018-2022

What is a Collective Bargaining Agreement? A Collective Bargaining Agreement – or CBA as it is abbreviated – is an agreement between an employer (in this case Basketball Australia) and... read more →

December 5, 2018
Julius Ross
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Player’s Association and WNBL introduce Parental and Pregnancy Care Policy for national league female basketballers

The Australian Basketballers’ Association (ABA) and the Chemist Warehouse Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) today announced the establishment of the WNBL’s first Parental and Pregnancy Care Policy. The Policy follows the introduction... read more →

October 30, 2018
Julius Ross
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Longley longs for World Cup medal

Luc Longley believes the next 12 months hold immense potential for the Boomers with next year’s showpiece against Team USA in Melbourne likely to ‘catapult’ the Aussies into medal contention.... read more →

August 31, 2018
Julius Ross
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