TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

Industrial Relations Act 1984
s23 application for an award or variation of an award

The Community & Public Sector Union
(State Public Services Federation Tasmania)
(T5862 of 1995)

NORTH WEST REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES AWARD

Award variation - tool allowance - award varied - operative ffpp 7 November 1995

REASONS FOR DECISION

This application was lodged by The Community & Public Sector Union (State Public Services Federation Tasmania) for the purpose of varying the North West Regional Water Authority Employees Award in relation to the tool allowance.

The applicant sought to increase the allowance by 3.9 percent, being the upward movement in the Consumer Price Index - weighted average of 8 capitals - all groups from the March quarter 1994 up to and including the March quarter 1995.

The Wage Fixing Principles, and in particular Clause 9. Allowances, subclause 9.1.1, states :

Existing allowances which constitute a reimbursement of expenses incurred may be adjusted from time to time where appropriate to reflect the relevant changes in the level of such expenses.

Even though the employer was not represented in this matter, nevertheless I am prepared to increase the allowance in the manner sought by the applicant and it is consistent with the Wage Fixing Principles.

The Order giving effect to this decision is attached and will be operative from the first full pay period to commence on or after 7 November 1995.

R J Watling
COMMISSIONER

Appearances:
Mr R Miller for The Community & Public Sector Union (State Public Services Federation Tasmania)

Date and place of hearing:
1995
November 7
Hobart