TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

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

The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia
[T10966 of 2003]

Professional Engineers and Scientists [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 Professional Engineers and Scientists [Private Industry] Award.

[2] The application sought to vary Clause 2 - 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