TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

Industrial Relations Act 1984
s23 application for award or variation of award

The Minister administering the State Service Act 2000
(T13095 of 2008)

General Conditions of Employment Award

Award variation – supported wage – consent order issued – operative date 28 February 2008

REASONS FOR DECISION

[1]          On 20 February 2008, an application was lodged by the Minister administering the State Service Act 2000, pursuant to s.23 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, to vary General Conditions of Employment Award.  The application sought to vary subparagraph (c) – Supported Wage Rates of Clause 13 - Supported Wage System.

[2]          A hearing commenced at the Commonwealth Law Courts, 39-41 Davey Street, Hobart on Thursday 28 February 2008.  At the hearing Mr P Baker appeared for the Minister administering the State Service Act 2000.  Ms C Serra and Mr T Lynch appeared for the Community and Public Sector Union (State Public Services Federation Tasmania) Inc.  Mr T Jacobson appeared for the Health Services Union of Australia, Tasmania No. 1 Branch.  All the above gave oral submissions in support of the application.

[3]          I am satisfied that the variation is consistent with the Wage Fixing Principles and the public interest requirements of the Act.  

[4]          The order reflecting this decision, with an operative date of 28 February 2008, is attached.

P C Shelley
Deputy President

Appearances:
Mr P Baker for the Minister administering the State Service Act 2000
Ms C Serra and Mr T Lynch for The Community and Public Sector Union (State Public Services Federation Tasmania) Inc.

Mr T Jacobson for Health Services Union of Australia, Tasmania No. 1 Branch

Date and place of hearing:
2008
February 28
Hobart