TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

Industrial Relations Act 1984
s.23 application for award or variation of award

Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia
[T10965 of 2003]

Architects [Private Industry] Award

Award variation - variation of award - consent matter - application granted - award varied - operative date ffpp 7 August 2003

REASONS FOR DECISION

[1] On 21 July 2003, an application was lodged by the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia, pursuant to s.23 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to vary the Architects [Private Industry] Award.

[2] The application sought to vary Clause 3 - Vehicle Allowance of Part IV - ALLOWANCES.

[3] At the hearing Mr D Pyrke appeared on behalf of the applicant union while Mr J O'Neill appeared on behalf of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited.

[4] The parties presented submissions in support of the amended application.

[5] I approve the consent variations as they are consistent with the Wage Fixing Principles and the public interest requirements of the Act.

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

P C Shelley
COMMISSIONER

Appearances:
Mr D Pyrke for the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia
Mr J O'Neill for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited

Date and place of hearing:
2003
August 7
Hobart