T11351
TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Industrial Relations Act 1984 National Union of Workers (Central Branch) Wholesale Trades Award
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.
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