Page 4010 - Week 13 - Wednesday, 9 November 1994

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Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, at this point I would like to extend my appreciation of the work, commitment and understanding of the former Minister for Industrial Relations, Mr Berry, in starting this process. The agreements provide for pay increases of 4.5 per cent over the life of the agreements. The first pay increases are payable from 22 July 1994 and 1 November 1994. In addition to the pay increases, the agreements provide a basis and a focus for seeking further productivity improvement and restructuring in the ACT public sector. There is a real commitment by all parties to pursue further productivity improvements which, in part, underpin future pay increases.

Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I commend the unions, who are now parties to the agreements, for the professionalism, spirit and enthusiasm that they have brought to these negotiations. I believe that the outcomes now reflected in the agreements represent a realistic and sensible reform program which can be properly worked through during the life of the agreements. I would indicate that, in the remaining areas that are not covered by these agreements, it is anticipated that enterprise bargaining arrangements will be in place prior to or close to the end of this month.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion (by Mr Berry) agreed to:

That the Assembly do now adjourn.

Assembly adjourned at 5.51 pm

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