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TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Industrial Relations Act 1984 Bonney Fox Pty Ltd AWU BONNEY FOX WEST COAST HAULAGE AGREEMENT NOVEMBER 2004
Industrial Agreement - agreement approved - operative 1 November 2004 - to remain in force for a period of 12 months - forwarded to the Registrar for registration REASONS FOR DECISION [1] This application, lodged pursuant to s.55 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984 by The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branchand Bonney Fox Pty Ltd, was for the purpose of filing an industrial agreement with the Commission. [2] On 16 December 2004, the Commission convened a hearing at the Commonwealth Law Courts, 39-41 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania, before myself, to commence on Thursday, 6 January 2005 at 9.30 am. [3] The agreement, to be known as the AWU Bonney Fox west Coast Haulage Agreement November 2004, is to be operative on and from 1 November 2004 and remain in force for a period of 12 months. [4] The agreement applies to employees of Bonney Fox Pty Ltd employed on haulage duties at Tasrail and Copper Mines of Tasmania operations on the West Coast of Tasmania and replaces and supersedes any awards or agreements previously applying to the parties. [5] Having heard the submission of Mr Flanagan, on behalf of both the union and employer in this matter, I am satisfied that the agreement should be approved as it is consistent with the Wage Fixing Principles and does not offend the public interest requirements of the Act. [6] Pursuant to s.55(4) of the Act, the agreement will be operative on and from 1 November 2004 and remain in force for a period of 12 months, and I decide accordingly. [7] The file will now be referred to the Registrar in accordance with the requirements of s.56(1) of the Act.
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