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TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Industrial Relations Act 1984 The Community & Public Sector Union NORTH WEST REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES AWARD
Award variation - tool allowance - award varied - operative ffpp 7 November 1995 REASONS FOR DECISION This application was lodged by The Community & Public Sector Union (State Public Services Federation Tasmania) for the purpose of varying the North West Regional Water Authority Employees Award in relation to the tool allowance. The applicant sought to increase the allowance by 3.9 percent, being the upward movement in the Consumer Price Index - weighted average of 8 capitals - all groups from the March quarter 1994 up to and including the March quarter 1995. The Wage Fixing Principles, and in particular Clause 9. Allowances, subclause 9.1.1, states :
Even though the employer was not represented in this matter, nevertheless I am prepared to increase the allowance in the manner sought by the applicant and it is consistent with the Wage Fixing Principles. The Order giving effect to this decision is attached and will be operative from the first full pay period to commence on or after 7 November 1995.
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