What does the Master Grocers Australia do?
The MGA is a provider of legislative and retail support services that have been developed to safeguard our members' business interests.
The MGA's primary role is to partner members by providing a range of industry specific support services which includes:
Industrial Relations and Employment Law Management
Occupational Health & Safety Advice and Consultancy
Telephone Support
Advice and service in all aspects of Industrial Relations, Employment Law, HR, OH&S Training Needs and also Award and Agreement Interpretation.
Employment Law Disputes
Representation in:
- Industrial Relations tribunals, and if necessary the Federal Court, for unfair dismissal and unlawful termination applications
- Anti-discrimination tribunals such as the Equal Opportunity Commission for discrmination complaints
- Magistrate's Court for OH&S action taken by WorkSafe/WorkCover
Workplace Agreement Service
Customised industry specific workplace agreements.
Proactive Measures
Employer and employee mediation; IR and OH&S seminars, OH&S store audits.
Legislative and Operational Staff Training
Industry Training
In areas such as Trade Practices Act, OH&S, Food Safety for Food Handlers and Supervisors, Tobacco and Liquor.
Develop Effective Partnerships with Industry Stakeholders
Industry Representation - Federal and State Government committees and boards, Tertiary Education, Grocery, Liquor and Services Suppliers, Grocery and Liquor Wholesalers and Retailer Brands.
The MGA sits on the Boards of the National Assocation of Retail Grocers Australia (NARGA) and the Australian Liquor Store Association (ALSA).