TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

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

Health Services Union of Australia, Tasmania No. 1 Branch
Northern Residential Support Group Inc.
(T13040 of 2007)

NORTHERN RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP INC.
(SALARY PACKAGING)
INDUSTRIAL AGREEMENT 2007

Industrial Agreement - agreement approved - operative 10 December 2007 - to remain in force for a period of 12 months - forwarded to the Registrar for registration

REASONS FOR DECISION

[1] This application, lodged pursuant to s.55 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984 by the Health Services Union of Australia, Tasmania No. 1 Branch (the union) and Northern Residential Support Group Inc., (the employer), was for the purpose of filing an industrial agreement with the Commission.

[2] A hearing commenced at the Workers Rehabilitation & Compensation Tribunal Rooms, Launceston, on Monday 10 December 2007.

[3] The agreement, to be known as the Northern Residential Support Group Inc. (Salary Packaging) Industrial Agreement 2007 is to be operative on and from 10 December 2007 and it is to remain in force for a period of 12 months.

[4] The agreement applies to all employees of the employer of whose wages or conditions are subject to the relevant Collective Agreement or Award.

[5] Ms K James appeared for the union and Mr T Brady of A1 Workplace Agreements for the employer with Ms Maxine Schulte and Ms Pam Scott.

[6] 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.

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

P C Shelley
DEPUTY PRESIDENT

Appearances:
Ms K James for Health Services Union of Australia, Tasmania No. 1 Branch
Mr T Brady with Ms M Schulte and Ms P Scott for Northern Residential Support Group Inc.

Date and place of hearing:
2007
December 10
Launceston