NOTICE is given that an application has been made to the Commission in Court Session by UnionsWA under section 50 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA). The application by UnionsWA is for a General Order to provide that all employees covered by an award, an industrial agreement, an enterprise order, or an employer-employee agreement under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) that provides for a higher rate of pay for working on a defined public holiday specified in that industrial instrument shall also be paid that higher rate of pay when working on any recognised public holiday pursuant to the Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 (WA) or the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 (WA).

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The Registrar has given notice of an application by The Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union of Employees, West Australian Branch to the Commission in Court Session to alter its registered rules pursuant to section 62 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA). The application includes a proposal to change the union’s name and eligibility for membership.

The matter will be heard by the Commission in Court Session at 2:30pm on Friday, 10 February 2023.

Any person or organisation with sufficient interest may give notice of objection to the application within 21 days of publication of the notice. A copy of the proposed rule alterations may be inspected in the Registry on Level 17, 111 St Georges Terrace.

The full notice can be read here.