TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

Industrial Relations Act 1984
s32(7A) application to rescind an award

Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, Tasmanian Branch
(T13125 of 2008)

MEANDER DAM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ENTERPRISE AWARD

Rescission of award – award rescinded - operative 18 April 2008

 REASONS FOR DECISION

[1] This application, made by Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, Tasmanian Branch (the applicant), sought to rescind the Meander Dam Development Project Enterprise Award.

[2] The matter was set down for hearing on Friday, 18 April 2008 at 10.30 am in the Commonwealth Law Courts, 39-41 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania.

[3] The following organisations were advised of the hearing details:

· Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, Tasmanian Branch

· The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch

· Civil Contractors Federation – Tasmanian Branch

· Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited

· Tasmanian Trades and Labor Council

· Minister for Infrastructure, Resources, Planning and Workplace Relations.

[4] Mr B White, for the applicant, presented a submission to the Commission which, simply stated, confirmed that the award had been established to cover all on-site civil construction work associated with the construction of the Meander Dam. He advised that the project has now been completed, therefore the award no longer serves a purpose and should be rescinded.

[5] Given the submissions of the parties to the award, I hereby determine that the Meander Dam Development Project Enterprise Award be rescinded as an award of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission on and from the 18 April 2008, and I so Order.

[6] The Order giving effect to this decision is attached.

James P McAlpine
COMMISSIONER

Appearances:
Mr B White for the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, Tasmanian Branch

Date and place of hearing:
2008
April 18
Hobart