Four yearly review of modern awards [2015] FWCFB 644 (11 February 2015)

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P42_1804) Ibid at [87].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P53_2938) The conferences were held on 5 February, 26 February, and 3 June 2014.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P64_4545) [2008] AIRCFB 1000 at [87].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P65_4820) Ibid at [81].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P68_5427) Ibid at [88].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P85_6802) Ibid at [83].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P86_7052) Ibid at [84].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P87_7263) Ibid at [85].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P88_7522) Ibid at [86].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P110_10044) Ibid at [80].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P138_12774) Print F6230, (1984) 8 IR 34, 2 August 1984 and Print F7262, (1984) 9 IR 115, 1, 14 December 1984.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P139_12896) [2008] AIRCFB 1000 at [60].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P190_18389) '4 Yearly Review of Modern Awards: Preliminary Jurisdictional Issues' [2014] FWCFB 1788.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P197_18803) Clause 26, MA000026.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P216_20516) The Housing Industry Association (HIA), the National Farmers' Federation (NFF), the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC), and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA).

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P219_20971) [2014] FWCFB 7767.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P224_21770) [2008] AIRCFB 1000 at [88].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P258_27896) Transcript at PN1293 and 1317-1323.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P269_29495) 60 WAIG 1141. We note that in its decision the Commission in Court Session stated that they thought it was undesirable that there should be a permanent general prescription for district allowances and suggested that the matter be looked at on an award by award basis with regard to the nature of the employment in question under each award (see at page 1152). See also comments of the Commission in Court Session in matters 241 and 280 of 1991 (decision 16 April 1991 making annual adjustments to location allowances in the General Order).

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P274_31402) Explanatory Memorandum to the Fair Work Bill 2009 at [597]. Further, the Second Reading Speech provided that the restrictions imposed on modern awards containing state-based differences would 'not prevent the Commission including in awards terms and conditions that are appropriate and based on objectively ascertainable regional circumstances and on the evidence of the parties that such a term or condition is necessary to ensure a fair minimum safety net.' Julia Gillard MP, Second Reading Speech, Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Bill 2008, House of Representatives Hansard, 17 March 2008, 1851.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P291_37852) Decision - District Allowance Clauses - Northern Territory Awards, Print F4832, 10 April 1984.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P298_39480) [2014] FWCFB 7767.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P305_40981) [2008] AIRCFB 1000 at [80].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P310_42217) Fast Food Industry Award 2010, MA000003, clause 19.9(c); General Retail Industry Award 2010, MA000004, clause 20.13(c); Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010, MA000005, clause 22.3; and Pharmacy Industry Award 2010, MA000012, clause 19.7(c).

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P334_46464) Coal Mining Industry (Production and Engineering) Consolidated Award 1997.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P379_51843) Transcript at PN1216-1222, 1224.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P380_52381) Transcript at PN1293 and 1317-1323.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P381_52502) Written submission by the solicitors for the Coal Mining Industry Employer Group dated 5 September 2014.

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P384_52826) [2008] AIRCFB 1000 at [88].

(https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2015FWCFB644.htm#P401_56048) PR559442, 19 December 2014.

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