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Media Statement
21/05/08
IRC asked to arbitrate in TAFE lecturers’ pay dispute
The Department of Education and Training has made an application asking the Western Australia
Industrial Relations Commission to formally arbitrate appropriate salaries and conditions for TAFE
lecturers.
This follows nine months of negotiations with the State School Teachers’ Union for a replacement
enterprise bargaining agreement.
Director General Sharyn O’Neill said the progress of the negotiations had been slow and the
Department had formed the view that there was no prospect of the parties reaching agreement.
“That is why asking the IRC to act as an independent umpire is the best move forward for everybody,”
she said.
“TAFE Lecturers have been offered pay increases of 14.72 per cent over three years with many staff
offered the option of earning an additional 4 per cent for working more flexible hours to better meet the
needs of industry.
“Also included were increased rates for casual lecturers and new and increased allowances for
lecturers working in regional Western Australia.”
Media contact: Andy O’Brien 9264 5494
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