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TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Industrial Relations Act 1984 The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch Butter and Cheesemakers Award
Award variation - variation of award - consent matter - application granted - award varied - operative date ffpp 1 April 2004 REASONS FOR DECISION [1] On 22 July, an application was lodged by The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch, pursuant to s.23 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to vary the Butter and Cheesemakers Award. [2] The application sought to vary the award from the from the first full pay period on or after 1 April 2004 to give effect to the third adjustment to wages in accordance with the minimum rates adjustment principle. [3] A hearing commenced at the Commonwealth Law Courts, 39-41 Davey Street, Hobart on Wednesday 31 March 2003 at 9.30 am. [4] At the hearing Mr R Flanagan appeared on behalf of The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch. Mr P Mazengarb appeared for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited. [5] Both parties gave oral submissions in support of the application. [6] The award will be varied in the manner sought. The variation is consistent with the Wage Fixing Principles and the public interest requirements of the Act. [7] The order reflecting this decision, with an operative date of 1 April 2004, is attached.
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