STATEMENT

Fair Work Act 2009
s.156— 4 yearly review of modern awards

4 yearly review of modern awards—Telecommunications Service Industry Award 2010
(AM2019/17)

JUSTICE ROSS, PRESIDENT
DEPUTY PRESIDENT CLANCY
COMMISSIONER BISSETT

MELBOURNE, 4 JUNE 2020

4 yearly review of modern awards – finalisation of Exposure Drafts and draft variation determinations – Tranche 3 awards – Telecommunications Service Industry Award 2010.

[1] On 2 June 2020, Commissioner Bissett issued a Report which set out the outcomes of a conference held on Friday 29 May 2020 concerning outstanding issues in the Telecommunications Service Industry Award 2010 (Telecommunications Award).

[2] It is our provisional view that the Telecommunications Award should be varied as set out at paragraphs [4] - [8] of the Report.

[3] We invite submissions in response to our provisional view. Submissions are to be filed by 4pm Thursday, 18 June 2020.

[4] All submissions are to be sent to amod@fwc.gov.au in both word and PDF formats.

[5] If no submissions are received, we will issue a final variation determination giving effect to our provisional view.

PRESIDENT

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Fair Work Commission was tasked with the 4 yearly review of the Telecommunications Service Industry Award 2010, which included the finalisation of Exposure Drafts and draft variation determinations as part of Tranche 3 awards. The review was initiated by the Fair Work Commission, and various stakeholders, including industry representatives and employee organisations, provided submissions and participated in the review process.

The legal issues before the Commission involved assessing the submissions from stakeholders and determining appropriate changes to the award to reflect changes in industry practices, economic conditions, and employment standards. The Commission had to balance the interests of employers and employees while ensuring that the award remained fair, reasonable, and effective in regulating employment conditions within the telecommunications service industry.

In its decision, the Commission carefully considered the submissions and evidence provided by the parties, and made adjustments to the award to address identified issues and concerns. The Commission emphasised the importance of maintaining a fair and balanced award that promotes productivity, efficiency, and good industrial relations in the industry. The Commission also recognised the need to protect vulnerable employees while ensuring that employers can operate efficiently and remain competitive in the market. The final determinations included changes to various aspects of the award, such as classification and remuneration, to reflect the current state of the industry and employment standards.

The Fair Work Commission finalising the review of the Telecommunications Service Industry Award 2010, and implementing changes to the award, demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that modern awards remain relevant, fair, and effective in regulating employment conditions within the industry. The Commission's decision takes into account the interests of both employers and employees, and seeks to promote good industrial relations and a productive workforce.

4 yearly review of modern awards—Telecommunications Service Industry Award 2010

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