Australia’s netballers are set for a pay-rise after a new deal was struck with Netball Australia, the Australian Netball Players’ Association and the eight Super Netball clubs.
Players will earn up to 22 per cent more after a two-year agreement to give players an average potential maximum salary of contracted players from $75,167 to $91,500 and an average minimum player salary of $74,000, up 15 per cent, from $64,167.
“This landmark deal ensures our players are the highest-paid female domestic club athletes in the country and our league remains the best in the world,” Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan said in a statement.
“We have worked constructively with the Australian Netball Players’ Association and the eight Suncorp Super Netball clubs to reach this outstanding outcome.
“Increasing the sustainability of netball and improving athlete conditions were central to these negotiations and we are delighted to reach an agreement on this deal, which delivers players a pay rise of up to 22 per cent.”
The minimum salary for all players will grow by 17 per cent from next year to $43,000 from $36,667 in addition to greater funding for training partners of $5,000 per year.
“I am delighted that the players’ extraordinary professionalism and commitment has been recognised in this new deal, which is a real step forward for netballers in Australia,” Australian Netball Players’ Association CEO Kathryn Harby-Williams said.
“We believe Suncorp Super Netball is the best women’s sports league in the world. This agreement will allow us to continue to attract the world’s best players, with women’s sport growing rapidly in Australia and around the world.
“I know the players are looking forward to continuing to deliver above and beyond for our sport in this exciting next stage of its development.”
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