T13647
TASMANIAN INDUSTRIAL COMMISSIONIndustrial Relations Act 1984 Minister administering the State Service Act 2000 and The Community and Public Sector Union (State Public Services Federation Tasmania) Inc. and The Health Services Union of Australia, Tasmania No. 1 Branch and The Australian Education Union, Tasmanian Branch
[1] On 17 February 2010, the Minister administering the State Service Act 2000 (the Minister), the Community and Public Sector Union (State Public Services Federation Tasmania) Inc., (CPSU), the Health Services Union of Australia, Tasmania No. 1 Branch, (HSU1), and the Australian Education Union, Tasmanian Branch, (AEU), lodged with the Registrar, pursuant to Section 55(2) of the Industrial Relations Act 1984, the Allied Health Professionals (Tasmanian Public Sector) Industrial Agreement 2010. [2] When this matter came on for hearing on 1 March 2010, Mr P Baker and Mr R Clegg appeared for the Minister, Mr M Johnston appeared for the CPSU, M S Goldfinch appeared for the Health Services Union of Australia, Tasmania No. 1 Branch and Mr D Wishart appeared for the AEU. [3] Mr Johnston submitted that this agreement represented a significant step forward which will improve the competitive position for allied health professionals in Tasmania. He said the schedule of salary adjustments over the term of the agreement will, in all likelihood, enhance market based relativities. Mr Johnson referred in particular to the following: • Clarification of the Corrections Allowance • Recognition of a four year degree qualification. • Retention Allowance. • Inclusion of Forensic Scientists with discrete classification standards. • Inclusion of dental prosthetists • Professional Development funding. • Clinical mixed functions for higher level clinical functions not involving management duties. • Leave Reserved clause. [4] Mr Goldfinch endorsed the submissions of Mr Johnson and endorsed the agreement. [5] In supporting the agreement, Mr Wishart noted the leave reserved matters related to the Department of Education and expressed the wish that education issues have a greater prominence in future negotiations. [6] Mr Baker supported the agreement noting that a new mechanism will be required for the future adjustment of allowances. He also referred to the translation process for dental prosthetists. [7] I am satisfied that the agreement is consistent with the public interest requirements of the Act, and does not disadvantage the employees concerned. [8] Pursuant to s.55[4] of the Act, the agreement is approved operative from 1 March 2010 and shall remain in force until 28 February 2012. The file will now be referred to the Registrar for registration in accordance with the requirements of Section 56(1) of the Act.
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