TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

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

Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union -
Tasmanian Branch
(T11313 of 2004)

LICENSED CLUBS AWARD

Award variation - variation of award - application granted - award varied - operative date ffpp 1 April 2004 and 1 January 2005

REASONS FOR DECISION

On 11 February 2004, an application was lodged by the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union -Tasmanian Branch (ALHMWU), pursuant to s.23 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to vary the Licensed Clubs Award.

The application sought to vary the monetary amounts in Clauses 16 and 36 from the first full pay period to commence on or after 1 April 2004 and 1 January 2005.

At the hearing on Thursday 18 March 2004 at the Commonwealth Law Courts, 39-41 Davey Street, Hobart, Mr P Tullgren appeared for the ALHMWU while Mr P Mazengarb appeared for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited (TCCI).

Mr Tullgren and Mr Mazengarb both gave submissions in support of the application, which was by consent.

The award will be varied in the manner sought. The variations are consistent with the Wage Fixing Principles and the public interest requirements of the Act.

The order reflecting this decision, with an operative date of 1 April 2004 and 1 January 2005 is attached.

P C Shelley
COMMISSIONER

Appearances:
Mr P Tullgren for the Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union -Tasmanian Branch
Mr P Mazengarb for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited

Date and place of hearing:
2004
March 18
Hobart