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
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
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 |