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Commission’s Own Motion pursuant to section 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) of the Commission’s intention to vary the scope of the Hairdressers Award 1989
NOTICE is given by the Commission’s Own Motion pursuant to section 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) of the Commission’s intention to vary the scope of the Hairdressers Award 1989.
A hearing for the purpose of affording interested persons an opportunity to be heard in relation to the proposed variations will be held at the Commission, Level 18, 111 St Georges Terrace Perth on Friday, 16 August 2024 at 10:30 am.
Commission’s Own Motion pursuant to section 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) of the Commission’s intention to vary the scope of the Clerks (Unions and Labor Movement) Award 2004
NOTICE is given by the Commission’s Own Motion pursuant to section 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) of the Commission’s intention to vary the scope of the Clerks (Unions and Labor Movement) Award 2004.
A hearing for the purpose of affording interested persons an opportunity to be heard in relation to the proposed variations will be held at the Commission, Level 18, 111 St Georges Terrace Perth on Friday, 13 September 2024 at 10:30 am.
Commission’s Own Motion pursuant to section 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) of the Commission’s intention to vary the scope of the Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) State Award 1977
NOTICE is given by the Commission’s Own Motion pursuant to section 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) of the Commission’s intention to vary the scope of the Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) State Award 1977.
A hearing for the purpose of affording interested persons an opportunity to be heard in relation to the proposed variations will be held at the Commission, Level 18, 111 St Georges Terrace Perth on Friday, 16 August 2024 at 10:30 am.
Commission’s Own Motion pursuant to section 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) of the Commission’s intention to vary the scope of the Transport Workers (General) Award No. 10 of 1961
NOTICE is given by the Commission’s Own Motion pursuant to section 37D of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA) of the Commission’s intention to vary the scope of the Transport Workers (General) Award No. 10 of 1961.
A hearing for the purpose of affording interested persons an opportunity to be heard in relation to the proposed variations will be held at the Commission, Level 18, 111 St Georges Terrace Perth on Friday, 16 August 2024 at 10:30 am.
Work Health and Safety Tribunal grants stay for Improvement Notice
The Work Health and Safety Tribunal has granted an application, which was unopposed, for a stay of an Improvement Notice issued by a WorkSafe Inspector until the completion of an external review.
The applicant requested a stay of the Improvement Notice, asserting that implementing its measures before the completion of an external review would create practical difficulties and risk rendering the appeal nugatory, and that granting the stay would not pose unacceptable risk to employees. The applicant contended that it complied with reporting requirements based on Progress Medical Certificates and contested the Inspector's findings of knowingly providing false information. It emphasised the industry standard practice of using medical certificates and highlighted the serious questions regarding the decision under review.
Considering the public interest, the Tribunal determined that the Improvement Notice primarily addressed reporting methods rather than immediate safety concerns, thus concluding that granting a stay would not pose unacceptable risks to workers. With the substantive hearing already scheduled, the Tribunal issued an order to stay the Improvement Notice pending further action under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020.
The decision can be read here.
Decision issued Wednesday, 13 March 2024.