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T11351

 

TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

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

National Union of Workers (Central Branch)
(T11351 of 2004)

Wholesale Trades Award

 

COMMISSIONER P C SHELLEY

HOBART, 18 March 2004

Award variation - reasonable hours clause - consent matter - application granted - award varied - operative date ffpp 17 March 2004

REASONS FOR DECISION

[1] On 20 February 2004, an application was lodged by the National Union of Workers (Central Branch), pursuant to s.23 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to vary the Wholesale Trades Award.

[2] The application sought to insert a new Requirement to Work Reasonable Overtime Clause 11 at Part IV - HOURS OF WORK, PENALTY PAYMENTS, SHIFT WORK AND OVERTIME.

[3] A hearing commenced at the Commonwealth Law Courts, 39-41 Davey Street, Hobart on Wednesday 17 March 2004 at 9.30 am.

[4] At the hearing on Wednesday 17 March 2004 Mr P Richardson appeared for the National Union of Workers (Central Branch). Mr R Flanagan appeared for The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch. Mr P Gourlay appeared on behalf of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited.

[5] Mr Richardson presented oral submissions in support of the application, which was by consent.

[6] 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.

[7] The order reflecting this decision, with an operative date of 17 March 2004, is attached.

 

P C Shelley
COMMISSIONER

Appearances:
Mr P Richardson for the National Union of Workers (Central Branch)
Mr R Flanagan for The Australian Workers' Union, Tasmania Branch
Mr P Gourlay for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited

Date and place of hearing:
2004
March 17
Hobart