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TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Industrial Relations Act 1984 The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch TEMCO ENTERPRISE AWARD
Award variation - Clause 8 - Salaries - transfer into award salaries applicable under previously expired agreement - operative date ffpp 30 April 2003 REASONS FOR DECISION [1] On 25 February 2003 an application was lodged by The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch, pursuant to Section 23 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to vary the TEMCO Enterprise Award. [2] When this matter came on for hearing on 30 April 2003, Mr R Flanagan appeared for the applicant, Mr A Benson appeared for the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, Tasmanian Branch, and Mr W J Fitzgerald appeared for the Australian Mines and Metals Association (Incorporated). [3] Mr Flanagan explained wage rates and conditions of employment for employees of TEMCO were subject to an Agreement registered pursuant to Section 55 of the Act. [4] In accordance with past custom and practice, the purpose of this application was to transfer into the enterprise specific Award salaries applicable under the previously expired Agreement, effectively providing a safety net in the event that either party sought to retire from the existing Agreement. [5] Mr Flanagan submitted that the cost impact of the application would be nil. [6] Mr Benson and Mr Fitzgerald supported the submissions of Mr Flanagan. [7] I am satisfied that the application is consistent with both the Wage Fixing Principles and the public interest requirements of the Act. [8] The application is granted and shall take effect from the beginning of the first full pay period to commence on or after 30 April 2003. [9] The Order reflecting this decision is attached.
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