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A change in direction on fair work commission decision unlikely

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Thursday, 2 December 2021, 10.00am

Fruit Growers Tasmania has filed its response to the Fair Work Commission’s decision to introduce a floor into the piece rate arrangements within the Horticulture Award.

After engaging an experienced barrister and a thorough review of the specifics of the Commission’s 176 page decision, and consultation with other employer groups, it became clear that the Commission was not open to consider submissions against the introduction of a minimum floor. Advice received also indicates the basis for an appeal is not strong, but that avenue cannot be explored further until the Commission’s decision is final.

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