T10570
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TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Industrial Relations Act 1984 Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union - VETERINARY SERVICES AWARD
Award variation - wage rates - minimum wage - insert new minimum wage clause - State Wage Case July 2002 (T10230 of 2002) - phasing-in by two instalments - consent matter - application granted - award varied - operative dates ffpp 18 December 2002 and ffpp 18 June 2003 REASONS FOR DECISION [1] On 26 November 2002 an application was lodged by the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union - Tasmanian Branch, pursuant to Section 23 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to vary the Veterinary Services Award. [2] When this matter came on for hearing on 18 December 2002, Mr P Tullgren appeared for the union. Ms J Thomas appeared for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited (TCCI). [3] This application is a consequence of the conference process that flowed from 11 July 2002 State wage decision.1 [4] Mr Tullgren explained that the application sought to increase the rate for Veterinary Nurse, first year, up to $431.30 in two instalments, six months apart. [5] The application also sought to include a Minimum Wage clause, to take effect at the conclusion of the phase-in period. [6] Ms Thomas advised that the TCCI consented to the application. [7] I am satisfied that the application is consistent with both the Wage Fixing Principles and public interest requirements of the Act. [8] The award will be varied effective from the beginning of the first full pay period to commence on or after 18 December 2002, subject to the phase-in arrangements referred to above. [9] The Order reflecting these variations is attached.
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