T12020
TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Industrial Relations Act 1984 The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch Horticulturists Award
Award variation - minimum wage - consent matter - application granted - award varied - operative date ffpp 12 May 2005 REASONS FOR DECISION [1] On 12 April 2005, an application was lodged by The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch, pursuant to s.23 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to vary the Horticulturists Award. [2] The application sought to vary the award by inserting the Commission's standards in relation to the Minimum Wage and Ordinary Hours of Work. [3] A hearing commenced at the Commonwealth Law Courts, 39-41 Davey Street, Hobart on Wednesday 11 May 2005 at 10.30 am. [4] At the hearing Mr R Flanagan appeared for The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch. [5] Mr Flanagan sought to delete the reference to Hours of Work from the application. [6] Mr M Watson of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited was unable to attend. He advised the Commission by facsimile that:
[7] The application was amended accordingly. Mr Flanagan made a submission in support of the application. [8] Having considered this submission, I am satisfied that the variations are consistent with the Wage Fixing Principles and the public interest requirements of the Act. [9] The order reflecting this decision, with an operative date of 12 May 2005, is attached.
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