The Civil Service Association of Western Australia Incorporated -v- Curriculum Council of Western Australia, Department of Agriculture and Food, Department of the Attorney General

Document Type: Order

Matter Number: P 15/2009

Matter Description: Public Service Award 1992

Industry: Government Administration

Jurisdiction: Public Service Arbitrator

Member/Magistrate name: Commissioner S Wood

Delivery Date: 28 Aug 2009

Result: Award varied

Citation: 2009 WAIRC 00600

WAIG Reference: 89 WAIG 1077

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2009 WAIRC 00600
PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD 1992
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION

PARTIES THE CIVIL SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED
APPLICANT
-V-
CURRICULUM COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND OTHERS
RESPONDENTS
CORAM PUBLIC SERVICE ARBITRATOR
COMMISSIONER S WOOD
DATE FRIDAY, 28 AUGUST 2009
FILE NO P 15 OF 2009
CITATION NO. 2009 WAIRC 00600

Result Award varied
Representation


APPLICANT MR M SIMS

RESPONDENT MR A HARPER


Order
HAVING heard Mr M Sims on behalf of the applicant and Mr A Harper on behalf of the respondents, the Public Service Arbitrator, pursuant to the powers conferred on it under the Industrial Relations Act, 1979, hereby orders:

THAT the Public Service Award 1992 as varied, be further varied in accordance with the following Schedule and that such variation shall have effect from the beginning of the first pay period commencing on or after the date of this order.




COMMISSIONER S WOOD
PUBLIC SERVICE ARBITRATOR


SCHEDULE

1. Clause 47 – Motor Vehicle Allowance: Delete subclause (5) of this clause and insert in lieu thereof the following:

(5) Allowance for towing Departmental caravan or trailer

In case where officers are required to tow departmental caravans on official business, the additional rate shall be 7.0 cents per kilometre. When departmental trailers are towed on official business the additional rate shall be 4.0 cents per kilometre.

2. Clause 50 – Relieving Allowance: Delete subclause (4) of this clause and insert in lieu thereof the following:

(4) If an officer whose normal duties do not involve camp accommodation is required to relieve or perform special duty resulting in a stay at a camp, the officer shall be paid camping allowance for the duration of the period spent in camp, and in addition, shall be paid a lump sum of $174.00 to cover incidental personal expenses: Provided that an officer shall receive no more than one lump sum of $174.00 in any one period of three (3) years.

3. Clause 51 – Removal Allowance:

A. Delete paragraphs (c) and (d) of subclause (1) of this clause and insert in lieu thereof the following:

(c) An allowance of $546.00 for accelerated depreciation and extra wear and tear on furniture, effects and appliances for each occasion that an employee is required to transport their furniture, effects and appliances provided that the employer is satisfied that the value of household furniture, effects and appliances moved by the employee is at least $3,273.00.

(d) Reimbursement of reasonable expenses in kennelling and transporting of domestic pet or pets up to a maximum amount of $171.00.

Pets are defined as dogs, cats, birds or other domestic animals kept by the employee or the employee's dependants for the purpose of household enjoyment.

Pets do not include domesticated livestock, native animals or equine animals.

B. Delete subclause (6) of this clause and insert in lieu thereof the following:

(6) Where an employee is transferred to government owned or private rental accommodation, where furniture is provided, and as a consequence the employee is obliged to store furniture, the employee shall be reimbursed the actual cost of such storage up to a maximum allowance of $1,015.00 per annum. Actual cost is deemed to include the premium for adequate insurance coverage for the value of the furniture stored. An allowance under this subclause shall not be paid for a period in excess of four years without the approval of the employer.

4. Schedule H – Overtime Allowance:

Delete Part II – Meals, of this Schedule and insert in lieu thereof the following:

PART II - MEALS

(Operative from the first pay period commencing on or from 28 August 2009)

Breakfast
$10.05 per meal
Lunch
$12.35 per meal
Evening Meal
$14.85 per meal
Supper
$10.05 per meal

The Civil Service Association of Western Australia Incorporated -v- Curriculum Council of Western Australia, Department of Agriculture and Food, Department of the Attorney General

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD 1992

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION

 

PARTIES The Civil Service Association of Western Australia Incorporated

APPLICANT

-v-

Curriculum Council of Western Australia and others

RESPONDENTS

CORAM PUBLIC SERVICE ARBITRATOR

 Commissioner S Wood

DATE friday, 28 August 2009

FILE NO P 15 OF 2009

CITATION NO. 2009 WAIRC 00600

 

Result Award varied

Representation

 


Applicant Mr M Sims

 

Respondent Mr A Harper

 

 

Order

HAVING heard Mr M Sims on behalf of the applicant and Mr A Harper on behalf of the respondents, the Public Service Arbitrator, pursuant to the powers conferred on it under the Industrial Relations Act, 1979, hereby orders:

 

 THAT the Public Service Award 1992 as varied, be further varied in accordance with the following Schedule and that such variation shall have effect from the beginning of the first pay period commencing on or after the date of this order.

 

 

 

 

Commissioner S Wood

PUBLIC SERVICE ARBITRATOR

 


SCHEDULE

 

1. Clause 47 – Motor Vehicle Allowance: Delete subclause (5) of this clause and insert in lieu thereof the  following:

 

(5) Allowance for towing Departmental caravan or trailer

 

In case where officers are required to tow departmental caravans on official business, the additional rate shall be 7.0 cents per kilometre.  When departmental trailers are towed on official business the additional rate shall be 4.0 cents per kilometre.

 

2. Clause 50 – Relieving Allowance: Delete subclause (4) of this clause and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

(4) If an officer whose normal duties do not involve camp accommodation is required to relieve or perform special duty resulting in a stay at a camp, the officer shall be paid camping allowance for the duration of the period spent in camp, and in addition, shall be paid a lump sum of $174.00 to cover incidental personal expenses: Provided that an officer shall receive no more than one lump sum of $174.00 in any one period of three (3) years.

 

3. Clause 51 – Removal Allowance:

 

A.  Delete paragraphs (c) and (d) of subclause (1) of this clause and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

(c) An allowance of $546.00 for accelerated depreciation and extra wear and tear on furniture, effects and appliances for each occasion that an employee is required to transport their furniture, effects and appliances provided that the employer is satisfied that the value of household furniture, effects and appliances moved by the employee is at least $3,273.00.

 

(d) Reimbursement of reasonable expenses in kennelling and transporting of domestic pet or pets up to a maximum amount of $171.00.

 

Pets are defined as dogs, cats, birds or other domestic animals kept by the employee or the employee's dependants for the purpose of household enjoyment.

 

Pets do not include domesticated livestock, native animals or equine animals.

 

B. Delete subclause (6) of this clause and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

(6) Where an employee is transferred to government owned or private rental accommodation, where furniture is provided, and as a consequence the employee is obliged to store furniture, the employee shall be reimbursed the actual cost of such storage up to a maximum allowance of $1,015.00 per annum.  Actual cost is deemed to include the premium for adequate insurance coverage for the value of the furniture stored.  An allowance under this subclause shall not be paid for a period in excess of four years without the approval of the employer.

 

4. Schedule H – Overtime Allowance:

 

Delete Part II – Meals, of this Schedule and insert in lieu thereof the following:

 

PART II - MEALS

 

(Operative from the first pay period commencing on or from 28 August 2009)

 

Breakfast

$10.05 per meal

Lunch

$12.35 per meal

Evening Meal

$14.85 per meal

Supper

$10.05 per meal