The Commission, of its own motion, initiated proceedings to vary the Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) State Award, which was identified as an award suitable for a review of its scope.

The Commission gave notice of the proposed variations to the Award to several parties, none of whom advised the Commission of any opposition to the proposed variations. The Minister for Industrial Relations and UnionsWA each expressed their support for the variations.

The variations seek to better encapsulate the types of work the Award is intended to cover, to ensure that the Award extends to the wholesale industry generally, and to clarify that the Award does not apply to employees covered by another State award.

The decision can be read here.