TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

Industrial Relations Act 1984
s.55 application for filing of an industrial agreement

Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union
The Launceston Womens Shelter Inc.
(T12881 of 2007)

AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION LAUNCESTON WOMENS SHELTER SALARY PACKAGING AGREEMENT, 2007

Filing of agreement - agreement approved - operative ffpp 8 February 2007 - to remain in force for a period of 3 years - forwarded to Registrar for registration

REASONS FOR DECISION

[1] This application, lodged pursuant to s.55 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, by The Launceston Womens Shelter Inc. (the employer), and the Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union (the ASU), was for the purpose of filing an industrial agreement with the Commission.

[2] Mr S Kelly appeared for the ASU and Ms C Chilcot for the employer.

[3] The agreement, to be known as the Australian Services Union Launceston Womens Shelter Salary Packaging Agreement, 2007, is operative from the first full pay period to commence on or after 8 February 2007 and shall remain in force for a period of three years.

[4] Having considered the consent submissions of the parties, I am satisfied the agreement is consistent with: the Wage Fixing Principles; and the public interest and no disadvantage tests required by the Act, and I decide accordingly.

[5] The file will now be referred to the Registrar for registration in accordance with the requirements of Section 56(1) of the Act.

James P McAlpine
COMMISSIONER

Appearances:
Mr S Kelly for the Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union
Ms C Chilcot for The Launceston Womens Shelter Inc.

Date and place of hearing:
2007
February 8
Launceston