TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

Industrial Relations Act 1984
s.23 application for award or variation of award

Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union -
Tasmanian Branch
(T11416 of 2004)

Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality and Motels Award

Award variation - Clause 29 - Part-Time Employees - penalty rates - consent matter - application granted - award varied - operative date ffpp 1 April 2004 and 1 January 2005

REASONS FOR DECISION

[1] On 26 March 2004, an application was lodged by the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union - Tasmanian Branch, pursuant to s.23 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to vary the Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality and Motels Award.

[2] The application sought to vary Clause 29 - PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.

[3] A hearing was convened at the Commonwealth Law Courts, 39-41 Davey Street, Hobart on Thursday 1 April 2004 at 2.30 pm.

[4] At the hearing Mr P Tullgren appeared for the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union - Tasmanian Branch. Mr P Mazengarb appeared on behalf of he Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited.

[5] Mr Tullgren and Mr Mazengarb presented oral submissions in support of the application.

[6] Having considered those submissions, I am satisfied the variation does not offend s.36 of the Act or the Wage Fixing Principles and I approve the variation.

[7] The Order giving effect to this Decision is attached.

P C Shelley
COMMISSIONER

Appearances:
Mr P Tullgren for the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union - Tasmanian Branch
Mr P Mazengarb for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited

Date and place of hearing:
2004
April 1
Hobart