ELECTORATE OFFICERS AWARD 1986

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION

PARTIES The Civil Service Association of Western Australia Incorporated

APPLICANT

-v-

The Honourable Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

RESPONDENT

CORAM PUBLIC SERVICE ARBITRATOR

 Commissioner S J Kenner

DATE FRIDAY, 10 AUGUST 2012

FILE NO P 14 OF 2012

CITATION NO. 2012 WAIRC 00743

Result Award Varied

Representation

Applicant Mr M Sims

Respondent Mr A Harper and with him Ms N Pyne

Order

HAVING heard Mr M Sims on behalf of the applicant and Mr A Harper and with him Ms N Pyne on behalf of the respondent and by consent the Commission, pursuant to the powers conferred on it under the Industrial Relations Act, 1979 hereby orders –

THAT the Electorate Officers Award 1986 be varied in accordance with the following schedule and that such variation shall have effect from the beginning of first pay period on or after 8 August 2012.

Commissioner S J Kenner

PUBLIC SERVICE ARBITRATOR

SCHEDULE

1. Clause 38.  – Removal Allowance:

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

(c) An allowance of $557.00 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 $3,342.00.

B. Delete paragraph (d) of subclause (1) of this clause and insert the following in lieu thereof:

(d) Reimbursement of reasonable expenses in kennelling and transporting of domestic pet or pets up to a maximum amount of $188.00.

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.

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

(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 $1,037.00 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.