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VICTORIA

Report

of the

DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND INDUSTRY

for the

Year ended 31 December 1981

Presented to Both Houses of Parliament Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 17 of the Labour and Industry Act 1958

No. 18

MELBOURNE F D A TKINSON GOVERNMENT PRINTER

1982

The Honourable 1. H. Ramsay, M.L.A. Minister of Labour and Industry.

Sir,

Department of Labour and Industry 500 Bourke Street Melbourne Vie 3000.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 17 of the Labour and Industry Act 1958, I have the honour to submit the following report on the activities of the Department of Labour and Industry for the year ended 31 December 1981 .

P. F. PRIOR Secretary for Labour and Industry

ORGANISATION CHART AS AT 31 DECEMBER 1981

DEPARTMENTAL DIVISIONS

H DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION Executive Officer (K. J. Fitzgerald)

DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Chief Industrial Officer (P. W. Fisher)

I DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND INDUSTRY I

MINISTER OF LABOUR AND INDUSTRY (The Hon. J. H. Ramsay, M.L.A.)

l SECRETARY (P. F. Prior) DEPUTY SECRETARY (W. R. Donohoe) ASSISTANT SECRETARIES (J. C. Scully)

(Vacant)

I STATUTORY BODIES RESPONSIBLE TO THE MINISTER OF LABOUR AND INDUSTRY

I INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION Registrar (P. W. Fisher)

Y LONG SERVICE LEAVE BOARD

H DIVISION OF INSPECTION SERVICES Chief Inspector of Factories and Shops (D. J. Newcombe) J HAIRDRESSERS REGISTRATION BOARD*

Registrar (A. F. Sparrow)

H DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES Director (D. S. Robinson)

H LEGAL BRANCH Solicitor (B. M. Dennis)

H RESEARCH AND EVALUATION BRANCH Senior Research Officer (R. S. Crofts)

SPECIAL PROJECTS Senior Research Officer (A. M. Coulthard)

J J I

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I HOSPITALS REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL r-Registrar (A. S. Dowling)

LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION Secretary (J. E. Taylor)

MOTOR ACCIDENTS BOARD* General Manager (A. K. Clarke)

WORKERS COMPENSATION HOARIJ Registrar (B. J. Hammond)

*Staff outside Public Service

CONTENTS

ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES ..................................................... .

SCOPE OF REPORT. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . 3

LEGISLATION DURING 1981 ............................................................. 5

REGISTRATION OF FACTORIES AND SHOPS . .. . . . . . . .. .. .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. .. 11

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Industrial Appeals Court................................................................... 12

Industrial Relations Commission . .......... ............ .......... .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 16

Wages Boards/Conciliation and Arbitration Boards ...... .. . . ............ ..... .. . . . ... 17

Underpayment of Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Industrial Information Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE-

Factory Standards . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. .. . .. .. . . .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . 22

Industrial Accidents . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 22

Industrial Safety. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 25

Rural Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Safety Legislation. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 31

Industrial Inspections....................................................................... 32

SHOP TRADING HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

EDUCATION (WORK EXPERIENCE) ACT 1974..................................... 34

TECHNICAL SERVICES

Standards..................................................................................... 35

Design Review . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . .. .. . . . .. . . .. .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 35

Boilers and Pressure Vessels.............................................................. 36

Lifts and Cranes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 38

Scaffolding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Certficates of Competency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

BUILDING INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE BOARD . .. . . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . . 48

HAIRDRESSERS REGISTRATION BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

HOSPITALS REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL............................................ 51

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL........................................ 53

LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

MOTOR ACCIDENTS BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

WORKERS COMPENSATION CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL........................ 58

CONFERENCES......................................................... ..................... 58

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION........................................ 59

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION -

Accommodation.... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 61

Departmental Offices........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . 61

Research and Evaluation Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Corporate Management Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Legal Branch . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. .. .. . 65

Personnel Functions . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. .. . . . 66

Special Projects . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . .. .. .. . . 68

Overseas Visits.............................................................................. 69

Personnel Movement . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Awards....................................................................................... 69

STATISTICAL INFORMATION ................................................................ 70

ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES (FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1981/82)

In January 1981 the Department embarked on the formation of a Corporate Plan and the implementation of a corporate approach to management. The purpose of the new approach is to provide a systematic basis for decision-making with respect to priority and resource allocation as between competing Departmental programmes and the strategies to be used in implementing the programmes. It will also clarify the expectations behind the various strategies and programmes in terms of their effectiveness as a means of meeting achievable and definable goals.

By June 1981 the Corporate Plan for the financial year 1981/82 was formulated. The plan set out the following:

(a) the overall objectives of the Department;

(b) the objectives of Divisions and Sections;

(c) the strategies which will be used for meeting objectives;

(d) the priority and timing of the strategies to be used;

(e) the people responsible for directing strategies;

(f) the criteria by which effectiveness will be judged; and

(g) a system for monitoring the level of effectiveness.

The organisational objectives for the Department are as follows:

Corporate Objectives

A. Primary

''To achieve prescribed standards for the well-being of the people in the workplace within Victoria''

B. Secondary

1. "To achieve prescribed standards for public safety in relation to the operation of specific equipment and devices in Victoria"

2. "The total fees and charges collected to be 82% of the total operating cost"

3. "To provide the level of service appropriate to the resources available"

Objectives for Executives

1. "To provide competent services and advice to the Minister"

2. "To ensure that corporate objectives are met with minimum operating cost"

Divisional Objectives

A. Division of Administration

1. "To provide necessary services for supporting the staff in the Department of Labour and Industry and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs to fulfil the organisational objectives''

2. "To assist in the collection of all fees due to the Department"

3. "To exercise control on Sunday entertainments by issuing permits under the Sunday Entertainment Act 1967''

4. "To assist in the preparation of legislation"

5. "To fulfil objectives (1 to 4) in a time span appropriate to the resources available"

B. Division of Industrial Relations

1. "To disseminate and administer legal standards of pay and non-physical conditions of employment''

2. "To provide necessary services to the public in the time span appropriate to the need"

3. "To provide necessary secretarial and general services for Wages Boards (subsequently Conciliation and Arbitration Boards) in the time span appropriate to the need"

C. Division of Inspection Services

1. "To disseminate and enforce prescribed standards in the physical working environment for enhancing industrial safety, health and welfare''

2. "To ensure that the legal standards of pay and conditions are received by the work force subject to Victorian State industrial legislation"

3. "To ensure that shops are closed at the times prescribed by law"

4. "To police the legislation in relation to the making, distribution and retailing of bread supplies"

5. "To ensure that all Inspectors of Factories and Shops are adequately trained for the performance of their duties''

6. "To fulfil divisional objectives (I to 5) in a time span appropriate to the resources available''

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D. Division ofTechnical Services

1. "To disseminate and administer prescribed standards in design, construction, installation, demolition and use of equipment and devices (under the jurisdiction of the Division) and in operator proficiency for enhancing public safety"

2. "To participate in the development of standards in design, construction, installation, demolition and use of equipment and devices (under the jurisdiction of the Division) and in operator proficiency for enhancing public safety"

3. "To collect all fees associated with certificates of competency, design approvals, registrations, issue of permits, investigation of claims and field inspections for equipment (under the jurisdiction of the Division)"

4. "To fulfil divisional objectives (1 to 3) in a time span appropriate to the resources available''

E. Legal Branch

1. ''To assist the enforcement of legislation administered by the Department of Labour and Industry, and the Ministries of Consumer Affairs and Employment and Training by legal process"

2. "To fulfil objective 1 in a time span appropriate to the resources available"

F. Research and Evaluation Branch

1. "To provide management with objective information, strategic plans and necessary research services for facilitating the fulfilment of Corporate, Divisional and Sectional objectives with minimum operating cost"

2. "To identify areas of need and undertake necessary promotional activities to develop in employers and employees attitudes conducive to the developing and maintaining of a safe working environment and methods''

3. "To fulfil objectives (1 to 2) in a time span appropriate to the resources available"

SCOPE OF REPORT

The Department of Labour and Industry, established under the Labour and Industry Act 1958, provides administrative, regulatory, inspection, training and safety promotional services in order "to secure the preparation, effective carrying out and co-ordination of measures conducive to the industrial welfare of the people" of Victoria. As a consequence, the Department for many years has been concerned with measures related to -

(i) conditions of employment generally, including wages, hours of work, rest periods, annual leave and long service leave;

(ii) employment of children and young persons, including training and apprenticeship;

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(iii) industrial safety, health and welfare, including control of dangerous methods and materials, guarding of machinery, prevention of accidents, control and regulation of the industrial aspects of noxious trades, industrial lighting and ventilation and the provision of amenities;

(iv) industrial relations, including the prevention and settlement of industrial disputes;

(v) registration and inspection of factories and shops; and

(vi) design review and approval of lifts and cranes, scaffolding and (including their registration) boilers and pressure vessels.

In recent years the Department has been of a multi-functional nature as, in 1978 and 1979, several statutory bodies were attached to the Department for administrative purposes.

This report provides details of the activities of the various Divisions, Branches and Statutory Bodies within the Department for the year ended 31 December 1981, and includes relevant statistical information. The Acts governing the abovementioned activities and administered by the Department of Labour and Industry as at the end of the period under review were:-

Anzac Day Act 1958 Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act 1970 Bread 1ndustry Act 1959 Building 1ndustry Long Service Leave Act 1975 Carriers and Innkeepers Act 1958 Hairdressers Registration Act 1958 Hospitals Remuneration Tribunal Act 1978 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Industrial Safety Advisory Council Act 1960 Labour and Industry Act 1958 Lifts and Cranes Act 1967 Liquor Control Act 1968 Motor Accidents Act 1973 Returned Servicemen's Badges Act 1956 Scaffolding Act 1971 Shearers Accommodation Act 1976 Summer Time Act 1972 Sunday Entertainment Act 1967 Tradt;· Unions Act 1958 Workers Compensation Act 1958

Whilst information on the major activities with which each area of the Department was involved during 1981 is included in this report, more detailed information about tlie activities in certain areas may be found in the annual reports of the Building Industry Long Service Leave Board, the Industrial Relations Commission, the Liquor Control Commission and the Motor Accidents Board.

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LEGISLATION DURING 1981

During the year, the following Acts affecting the Department's administration were passed by Parliament:-

Building Control Act 1981 (No. 9720) passed through Parliament on 22 December 1981. The administrative sections of the Act deal with building and planning control and centralize approvals in municipalities in which the proposed development is to take place. As such, the responsibility for examination and approval of plans for new factories and licenced premises will ultimately be removed from the respective administrations of the Department of Labour and Industry and Liquor Control Commission.

The responsibility for registration and on-going inspections of factories and licenced premises will remain with the Department of Labour and Industry and the Liquor Control Commission respectively. It is not known when this Act will become operative.

Building Industry Long Service Leave (Amendment) Act 1981 (No. 9663). The Building Industry Long Service Leave (Amendment) Act 1981 which amends the Building Industry Long Service Leave Act 1975, received Royal Assent on 22 December 1981. The amendments contained in this Act have the effect of improving some aspects of the scheme and its administration, correcting a number of anomalies and extending the scheme to shopfitters.

The Employment and Training Act 1981 received Royal Assent on 22 December 1981. The Act amends the Hairdressers Registration Act 1958 to allow the Minister for Employment and Training, rather than the Minister of Labour and Industry, to nominate a person to a position on the Hairdressers Registration Board of Victoria.

Industrial Relations Act 1981 (No. 9524). This Act was proclaimed to come into operation on 7 April 1981. The Act amended the Industrial Relations Act 1979 by altering the qualifications required of the President, providing for an Acting rather than a Deputy President, and specifying entitlements to superannuation for the President and other members of the Commission.

Industrial Relations (Secret Ballots) Act 1981 (No. 9584). This Act which came into operation on l November 1981 inserts a new Division into the Industrial Relations Act 1979 dealing with the holding of secret ballots among members of industrial associations. The new Division enables the Industrial Relations Commission to order a secret ballot on its own initiative. It also provides a procedure whereby union members at a particular workplace can apply for a secret ballot on proposed industrial action.

Under this procedure, a prescribed number of employees at a particular workplace, who are members of a union which has called for industrial action, may apply to the Industrial Relations Commission for a secret ballot so that it can be determined if the union members at that workplace want to participate in the industrial action. The Commission will be required to order the conduct of such

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a ballot unless the Commission is satisfied that to do so would not assist the settlement of the dispute.

Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Act 1981 (No. 9719). The Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Act 1981 was passed in Parliament on 22 December 1981 and it is expected that it will become operative in 1982.

This Act replaces the current safety provisions of the Labour and Industry Act with a more broadly based approach to industrial safety, health and welfare. Emphasis is P.laced on the need for consultation and co-operation between all parties in the workforce and it is recognized that the safety of a workplace is the responsibility of all persons involved.

The Act contains three key features: broad statements of principle; a clear outline of the responsibilities of employers and employees; and extensive regulation-making powers.

The legislation places specific responsibilities and duties on the occupiers of workplaces, the manufacturers and installers of all equipment used in the workplace, and the sellers and hirers of machinery. In addition, all employees are required to work in a safe manner, to ensure the safety of their workmates, and to co-operate with all safety requirements.

There is provision in the legislation for extensive consultation on safety matters within a workplace through safety representatives and safety committees and more widely through a key tripartite body, the Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Advisory Council.

Labour and Industry (Amendment) Act 1981 (No. 9561). This Act which came into operation on 3 June 1981 makes amendments to the shop trading hours provisions of the Principal Act and extends to workers who have no fixed rate of pay, the benefits of pay for long service leave at the rate applicable at the time of taking the leave.

Labour and Industry (Further Amendment) Act 1981 (No. 9583). This Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 1981. It makes amendments to the Labour and Industry Act 1958, the Hospitals Remuneration Tribunal Act 1978 and the Health Commission Act 1977 and also provides for increases in the annual fees for the registration of shops, factories and market sites. Although most of the amendments are of a machinery nature, two of the amendments extend existing provisions of the Labour and Industry Act 1958. As a result of these amendments, shops in the Geelong Urban Area will generally be required to remain closed all day on Geelong Cup Day and prison officers are exempted from the weight lifting restrictions which apply to men under 18 years of age and to women of all ages.

Liquor Control (Amendment) Act 1981 (No. 9627). The Liquor Control (Amendment) Act 1981 amends the Liquor Control Act 1968 in relation to ship's proved ore's licences and construction site canteen licences and removes an anomaly in respect of wholesale liquor merchant licences. The Act became operational on 8 December 1981 . The amendments remove unintentional consequences of the 1980 amending Act.

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Motor Accidents (Amendment) Act 1981 (No. 9675). The Motor Accidents (Amendment) Act 1981 became fully operational on 23 December 1981. It contains a number of unrelated amendments to the Motor Accidents Act 1973.

Major amendments include provisions which: enable the Motor Accidents Board to be involved in the rehabilitation of motor accident victims; extend the benefit entitlements to persons injured in Victoria, but treated interstate; and exclude from entitlement to compensation for loss of earning capacity, persons convicted of driving at the time of the relevant accident with a blood alcohol content in excess of .05 per cent.

Other effects of this amending legislation include the exclusion from benefits of owners of unregistered interstate vehicles which are involved in accidents, the inclusion of registered recreation vehicles within the definition of ''registered motor car", closure of loopholes which could allow a person to receive double compensation, and rectification of certain anomalies.

Workers Compensation (Actions) Act 1981 (No. 9683). The Workers Compensation (Actions) Act 1981 which was passed in Parliament on 16 December 1981 clarifies the relationship between proceedings under the Act and at common law, removes anomalies and avoids double payments.

Among other things, the new legislation gives the claimant the option of seeking compensation under the Workers Compensation Act or instituting proceedings under common law while still being assured of receiving in total no less than that allowed under the Workers Compensation Act.

Workers Compensation (Amendment) Act 1981 (No. 9613). The Workers Compensation (Amendment) Act 1981 which received Royal Assent on 1 December 1981 makes various amendments to the Workers Compensation Act 1958. ·

Many of the amendments relate to industrial deafness and involve the insertion into the Act of a new Division. This Division is the sole basis for compensation for industrial deafness and is not dissimilar to the existing provisions in the Act covering industrial diseases. The amending legislation has the effect of clarifying and simplifying the process of claiming workers compensation for industrial deafness.

A series of amendments made by the amending legislation relieves the Workers Supplementation Fund of the cost of the future indexing of benefits for accidents occurring after l July 1982. This amending legislation also limits payments from the Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund by excluding payments in respect of injuries which occur more than 21 days after the date of a winding up order of an insurer.

Other amendments in this legislation which have the effect of broadening the scope of compensation or increasing the amount of compensation that may be claimed include: extension of provisions to include travel between workplaces of two or more employers; provision for uniformity of protection for Victorian workers employed outside Victoria irrespective of employer; provision for regular

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adjustment of the maximum funeral benefit; and an increase of the maximum interest rate an award may carry.

Also included are amendments of a procedural nature aimed at improving the administration and delivery of workers' compensation in Victoria.

Workers Compensation (Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund) Act 1981 (No. 961 0) received Royal Assent on I December 1981. This Act allows the Treasurer to transfer up to $35 million from the Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund to the Consolidated Fund. The Act also provides that if the balance of the fund is insufficient at some future date to meet commitments, the Treasurer is empowered to repay to the fund, from the Consolidated Fund, any amounts transferred in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

Further reference to the provisions of these Acts is provided elsewhere in the Report. The following Statutory Rules and Orders in Council were made during the year:

STATUTORY RULES

Title

Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act 1970

Boilers and Pressure Vessels (Steam Engine Drivers and Boiler Attendants) (Amendment) Regulations 1981

Boilers and Pressure Vessels (Board of Examiners for Welders of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Fees and Travelling Allowances) (Amendment) Regulations 198 J

Boilers and Pressure Vessels (Certification of Welders) (Fees) Regulations 1981 Boilers and Pressure Vessels (General) (Fees) Regulations 1981

Boilers and Pressure Vessels (Steam Engine Drivers and Boiler Attendants) (Fees) Regulations !981

Building Industry Long Service Leave Act 1975

Date

31.3.81 S.R. 94/1981

31.3.81 S.R. 95/1981

14.7.81 S.R. 322/1981

14.7.81 S.R. 323/1981

14.7.81 S.R. 324/1981

Building Industry Long Service Leave (Building Industry Long Service 31.3.81 S.R. 93/1981 Leave Board Fees and Allowances) (Amendment) Regulations 1981 Building Industry Long Service Leave (General) (Amendment) Regulations 29. 9. 81 S.R. 437/1981 1981 Building Industry Long Service Leave (General) (Amendment No. 2) Regu- 22.12.81 S.R. 530/1981 lations 1981

Hairdressers Registration Act 1958 Hairdressers Registration (Amendment) Regulations 1981 25.8.81 S.R. 389/1981

Industrial Relations Act 1979

Industrial Relations (Industrial Relations Commission) (Salaries, Expenses 26.10.81 S.R. 465/1981 and Allowances) Regulations 1981

Industrial Relations Regulations 1981

Labour and Industry Act 1958

Labour and Industry (Wages Boards) (Amendment) Regulations 1981

Labour and Industry (Laser Safety) Regulations 1981 Labour and Industry (Tractor Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1981

Labour and Industry (Foundries) (Amendment) .Regulations 1981

Labour and Industry (Laser Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1981

Labour and Industry (Timber Industry Forest Operations) (Amendment) Regulations 1981

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1.12.81 S.R. 497/1981

31.3.81 S.R. 91/1981

28.4.81 S.R. 164/1981

12.5.81 S.R. 177/1981 11.8.81 S.R. 365/1981

25.8.81 S.R. 391/1981

7.12.81 S.R. 503/1981

STATUTORY RULES- continued

Lifts and Cranes Act 1967 Lifts and Cranes (Certification of Operators) (Fees) Regulations 1981

Lifts (Inspection Fees) Regulations 1981

Liquor Control Act 1968

Liquor Control (Fees) Regulations 1981

Liquor Control (Permits) Regulations 1981 Liquor Control (Permits and Fees) Regulations 1981

Liquor Control (Fees No. 2) Regulations 1981

Scaffolding Act 1971

Scaffolding (Board of Examiners Fees and Travelling Expenses) (Amendment) Regulations 1981

Scaffolding (Fees) Regulations 1981

Scaffolding (Certification of Scaffolders) (Fees) Regulations 1981

Scaffolding (Certification of Scaffolding Inspectors) (Fees) Regulations 1981

Sunday Entertainment Act 1967

Sunday Entertainment (Fees) Regulations 1981

Workers Compensation Act 1958

Workers Compensation (Amendment) Regulations 1981

Workers Compensation (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 1981

Workers Compensation (Workers Supplementation Fund) (Amendment) Regulations 1981

ORDERS IN COUNCIL

or Title

Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act 1970

Boilers and Pressure Vessels Order of Exemption No. 15

Hairdressers Registration Act 1958

Approval of establishment as a School of Training Hairdressers Registration Board - Fees payable to members

Approval of establishment as a School of Training Hairdressers Registration Board Hairdressers Registration Board Hairdressers Registration Board

Resignation of Member Appointment of Member Resignation of Member

Hairdressers Registration Board - Appointment of Member

Approval of establishment as a School of Training Approval of establishment as a School of Training

Date

14.7.81

14.7.81

17.2.81

24.3.81

25.8.81

13.10.81

31.3.81

14.7.81

14.7.81

14.7.81

14.7.81

3.3.81

30.6.81

14.7.81

Hairdressers Registration Board - Appointment of Chairman and Members

Hospitals Remuneration Tribunal Act 1978

Hospitals Remuneration Tribunal Remuneration and Allowances

Industrial Relations Act 1979

Industrial Relations Commission - Appointment of President

Industrial Relations Commission - Appointment of Members

Proclamation of coming into operation

Conciliation and Arbitration Boards Appointments to Panel of Chairmen

Conciliation and Arbitration Boards Appointment to Panel of Chairmen

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S.R. 325/1981

S.R. 326/1981

S.R. 35/1981

S.R. 66/1981

S.R. 397/1981

S.R. 453/1981

S.R. 9011981

S.R. 327/1981

S.R. 328/1981

S.R. 329/1981

S.R. 330/1981

S.R. 43/1981

S.R. 302/1981

S.R. 319/1981

Date

16.6.81

17.3.81 31.3.81

23.4.81 16.6.81 16.6.81

21.7.81

21.7.81 28.7.81

4.11.81

1.12.81

31.3.81

12.5.81

15.9.81

20.10.81

27.10.81

17.11.81

ORDERS IN COUNCIL - continued

Subject or Title

Industrial Relations (Secret Ballots) Act 1981

Proclamation of coming into operation of the Act

Industrial Safety Advisory Council Act 1960

Remuneration of statutory appointees

Labour and Industry Act 1958

Salaries of Statutory Appointees

Industrial Appeals Court- Appointment of Acting Deputy Advisory Member to represent Employers

Extension of powers and increase in Membership of the Universities General Staff Board

Alteration of the short title and variation of the powers of the Wire working (Rylands and Nastan) Board and variation of the powers of the Nailmakers Board and Wireworkers Board

Remuneration of Statutory Appointees

Industrial Appeals Court - Appointment of Acting Deputy Advisory Member

Extension of the powers of the Hospital Medical Ancillary Services Board and adjustment of the powers of such Board and of the Hospital and Benevolent Homes Board


Industrial Appeals Court - Appointment of Acting Deputy Advisory Member

Alteration of the short title and extension and variation of the powers of the Watchmen's Board

Variation of the powers of the Hospital and Benevolent Homes Board and the Residential Child Care Workers Board Reduction in Membership of the Plaster of Paris Board

Alteration of the short title and variation of the powers of the Sheltered Workshop Assistants Board

Alteration of the short title and variation of the powers of the Country Fire Brigade Officers Board and variation of the powers of the Country Fire-fighters Board

Industrial Appeals Court- Appointment of Acting Deputy Advisory Members to represent employers and employees

Variation of the powers of the Fire-fighters Board Extension of powers and increase in membership of the Universities General Staff Board

Labour and Industry (Amendment) Act 1980

Proclamation- Section 2 to come into operation on I July 1981


Date of coming into operation

Labour and Industry (Further Amendment) Act 1981

Proclamation of the coming into operation of sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of the Act

Liquor Control Act 1968



Liquor Control Commission - Appointment of Deputy Judicial Member and Deputy Chairman

Liquor Control Commission - Appointment of Member


Liquor Control Commission - Appointment of Deputy Judicial Member and Deputy Chairman Liquor Control Commission - Appointment of Deputy Judicial Member and Deputy Chairman

Liquor Control Commission - Resignation of Member

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Date

27.10.81

31.3.81

20.1.81 24.2.81

3.3.81

3.3.81

31.3.81

31.3.81 28.4.81

26.5.81

30.6.81

30.6.81

11.8.81

11.8.81

18.8.81

22.9.81

29.9.81

20.10.81 27.10.81

12.5.81

3.6.81

27.10.81

20.1.81

26.5.81

16.6.81

22.9.81 27.10.81

17.11.81

1.12.81

22.12.81

ORDERS IN COUNCIL - continued

or Title

Liquor Control (Amendment) Act 1980 Date of commencement of Section 4(e)

!o-1otor Accidents Act 1973

Motor Accidents Board - Salary of Chairman

Motor Accidents Board Fees payable to Members Reasonable costs of burial or cremation under Section 30(3)

Motor Accidents (Amendment) Act 1981

Date of coming into operation

Public Service Act 1974

Creation of 3 offices, Second Division Department of Labour and Industry

Appointment of Secretary for Labour and Industry and Permanent Head of the Department of Labour and Industry

Scaffolding Act 1971

Remuneration of Statutory Appointees

Workers Compensation Act 1958


Workers Compensation Board- Appointment of Lay Members

Approval of Insurers



Workers Compensation Board Appointment of Judicial Member

Salaries of Statutory Appointees Non approval of Insurers


Annual estimate of expenditure pursuant to Section 82

Workers Compensation Board Appointment of Judicial Members and Deputy Judicial Members Workers Compensation Board Appointment of Lay Member Salaries of Statutory Appointees

Approval of Insurers Reasonable costs of burial or cremation under Section 26(11)


Workers Compensation (Amendment) Act 1981

Date of Commencement of certain provisions

REGISTRATION OF FACTORIES AND SHOPS

Date

23.4.81

31.3.81

31.3.81

22.12.81

22.12.81

17.3.81

12.5.81

31.3.81

20.1.81

24.2.81 17.3.81

17.3.81

24.3.81

12.5.81

26.5.81

26.5.81

30.6.81

14.7.81

25.8.81

22.9.81 27.10.81

1.12.81

22.12.81

22.12.81

8.12.81

A total of 20,923 factories, with 342,093 employees (as indicated by occupiers) was registered with the Department during 1981. There were also 38,179 shops, with 150,347 employees registered during the year. For details of current registrations reference should be made to Tables I and II at the end of this Report.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

The Division of Industrial Relations provides the administrative framework for the functioning of some 218 Conci1iation and Arbitration Boards. Other services provided by this Division include the supply of information to the public in regard to wages and

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conditions of employment and the receipt and investigation of complaints concerning the non-physical conditions of employment. This latter service is provided in conjunction with the Division of Inspection Services which is responsible for field investigations.

On 1 November 1981 the Industrial Relations Act 1979 came into force. The Act provides for the establishment of the Industrial Relations Commission of Victoria consisting of a President, two Commissioners and a panel of Chairmen of Conciliation and Arbitration Boards. The Commission perfoiJUs the functions previously carried out by the Industrial Appeals Court and Wages Boards formerly constituted under the Labour and Industry Act. Where, prior to the commencement of the Industrial Relations Act, proceedings had commenced and were part heard before a Wages Board or the Industrial Appeals Court (i.e. under the provisions of the Labour and Industry Act 1958) those cases continued being heard under the Wages Board system. In all other instances at the commencement of the new legislation the existing Wages Boards became known as Conciliation and Arbitration Boards under the auspices of the Industrial Relations Commission established under the Act. As in the previous system of Wages Boards, the Conciliation and Arbitration Boards still retain equal representation from employers and employees but the chairmen are invested with a new power to arbitrate in certain matters.

The new legislation is the result of recommendations made following a comprehensive review of the Labour and Industry Act 1958 by a tripartite committee representing employers' organisations, the trade union movement and government.

The Act also introduces: provision for the registration and enforcement of industrial agreements; machinery for the recognition of industrial associations of employees and employers; and procedures for the conduct of secret ballots of association members in circumstances equivalent to those prevailing under federal industrial law.

Industrial Appeals Court

During 1981 the jurisdiction of the Industrial Appeals Court under the Labour and Industry Act was exercised as follows:

Section of Act

20(2A) ........................ .

45 ······························ 45(9) .................... ······· 45(1A) ........................ .

45A(l) ........................ . 45B ........................... .

45C ........................... .

46 ............................ ..

46A .......................... ..

Nature of Action

Ministerial request for advice and report regarding proposal to vary powers of a Wages Board .................................. .

Appeals against Deterrninations of Wages Boards : ... ·: ........ . Application requesting revision of Court's Deterrnmalion ..... . Applicati?n _for leave to appeal against a Wages Board

DeterrnmatiOn ....................................................... . Ministerial references on behalf of the State of Victoria ....... . Ministerial reference of matters common to more than one

Wages Board ........................................................ ·

Ministerial requests, on behalf of the State of Victoria, for review of a Wages Board Determination ...................... .

Proceedings transferred from Magistrates' Courts when defence raised that the relationship of employer and employee did not exist ................................................................... .

Requests for declarations as to the true intent and effect of Deterrninations of Wages Boards ................................ ..

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No. of Cases

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I

I 3

3

3

15

3

Section of Act

47 ······························ 93 ............................. . 153(1) ........................ .

153(2) ........................ .

Rule 28 of Industrial Appeals Court General

Industrial Appeals Court-continued

Nature of Action

Appeals against decisions of Magistrates' Courts ............... . Approval to let part of hairdressers shop ......................... . Applications for exemption from the long service leave pro-

visions of the Act .................................................. . Applications for declarations that the entitlement to long service

leave under a Wages Board Determination is more favourable than the Act ......................................................... .

Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application for revocation of a long service leave exemption

Ministerial References and Requests -Labour and Industry Act I958

Section 45A

No. of Cases

40 I

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In line with procedure adopted since 1976, the Minister of Labour and Industry exercised his discretion pursuant to Section 45A of the Labour and Industry Act to refer Determinations to the Industrial Appeals Court for consideration of National Wage Case decisions of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission, on two occasions during the year to 31 October.

On 9 January 1981 the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission granted an increase of 3.7 per cent in award rates, minimum wages, additional rates for leading hands and shift allowances expressed in money terms. Provision was also made for the adjustment of other allowances in accordance with the provisions of Principles 8(a)(ii) and 8(c)(i) of the Commission's Wage Fixation Guidelines.

The Commission decided that this would be the last national wage hearing under the existing principles and that a conference or public inquiry would determine whether there was any purpose in continuing a centralised wage fixation system.

On 9 February 1981 the Industrial Appeals Court implemented the Commission's decision into 163 Determinations. Seventeen Determinations had been amended prior to that date. The decision operated from the beginning of the first pay period to commence on or after 9 January 1981.

National Wage Case December 1980 and March 1981 Quarters

In April 1981 the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission conducted an enquiry into the wage fixing principles and decided they should be amended to provide for a first and final review only in each year.

On 7 May 1981 (First Review) the Commission granted an increase of 3.6 per cent in award rates with similar conditions as granted in the previous National Wage Case.

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On 15 May 1981 the Industrial Appeals Court implemented the Commission's decision into 179 Determinations, with a further Determination being subsequently amended by the Court on 31 July 1981. Prior to 15 May eleven Determinations were amended to take account of the Commission's decision. In its decision the Court adopted the new wage fixing principles and decided that the matter would be left open to enable the parties to apply for a further hearing at short notice. The decision operated from the beginning of the first pay period to commence on or after 7 May 1981.

National Wage Case 31 July 1981

On 31 July 1981 the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission decided to abandon the indexation system. The Commission's decision was contained in a short statement by the President in which he said '' ... events since April have shown clearly that the commitment of the participants to the system is not strong enough to sustain the requirements of its continued operation''. The Commission also decided that any application for adjustment of wages or conditions on economic grounds would not be heard before February 1982.

Following the Commission's decision and at the request of an association of employers the Industrial Appeals Court, on 27 August 1981, resumed hearing the Ministerial Reference regarding the National Wage Case December 1980 and March 1981 Quarters. The purpose of the resumed hearing was to consider the implications of the abandonment of the indexation system by the Commission and to enable submissions to be made as to future wage fixing principles.

On 6 October 1981 in giving his decision the President of the Industrial Appeals Court stated that it had been suggested the Court should announce the abandonment of its adherence to the guidelines. However, the guidelines were imply a re-statement of the pre-existing industrial principles with some stringent conditions attached and the future non-application of the guidelines "does not mean that the topics to which they relate are excised from the catalogue of existing principles''.

Continuing, the President stated that it must be recognised the whole process of industrial regulation was evolutionary and new circumstances and problems arose which required the modification of existing principles and establishment of new principles. There could be no immutable code to which all industrial matters could be related.

After referring to the observations of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission in the 1969 National Wage Case, the President said that these observations may be taken as a guide, not as an inflexible set of principles, and the statement that an arbitrator "is not absolved from giving consideration to the economic consequences of what he is doing" was of universal application.

In conclusion the President stated that while a centralised system of wage fixation continued, the State system must, in general, base its decisions upon it and to proceed otherwise would be to invoke chaos and injustice.

During the year the Minister also exercised his discretion pursuant to the provisions of Section 45A of the Labour and Industry Act to refer the Determination of the Bricklayers Board (No. 2 of 1981) to the Industrial Appeals Court for its consideration. The Board had, on 19 January 1981, amended the Determination by inserting new provisions relating to refractory bricklayers.

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At the end of submissions on this matter, the Court decided on 23 July 1981, not to conclude the hearing and suggested that as there were possible concessions on both sides the parties might get together and talk about the problems involved and, if a further hearing was required, notification to the Court could be made; if not the Court would proceed to make a decision. The matter was re listed for hearing on 14 December 1981 after a document containing agreed amendments to the Determination by the parties concerned, was lodged with the Registrar. The Court subsequently ordered that the agreed amendments be incorporated into the Determination.

Section 45B

Section 45B of the Labour and Industry Act provided that the Minister may refer matters common to different trades for determination by the Industrial Appeals Court. The Minister made three s1.:.ch references during the year.

In January 1981 the Minister referred to the Court applications for meetings of eight Wages Boards to consider amending their Determinations by inserting provisions for a standard working week of 37 Vz hours for State Electricity Commission of Victoria employees.

A composite agreement for the introduction of a 37V2 hour week for S.E.C. employees had been signed by all relevant parties in December 1980 and on 22 December 1980 was inserted into a number of awards by a Full Bench of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission.

On 16 March 1981 the Court ordered that. with one exception, amendments would be made in accordance with the composite agreement. The Determination excluded from the Court's decision was subsequently amended by the Court on 4 June 1981. The decision operated from 1 January 1981.

In August 1981 the Minister referred the following matters to the Court for its consideration:

(i) applications for meetings of 8 Wages Boards to consider increasing the Tool Allowance, having regard to an order of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission on 13 July 1981 in respect of the Metal Industry Award; and

(ii) applications for meetings of 11 Wages Boards to consider amending their Maternity Leave provisions by inserting an additional sub-clause entitled "Failure to Resume Duty"

On 21 September 1981 the Court made an order for amendments in respect of the tool allowance applications which would flow as an allowance from 13 July 1981 until the first pay period to commence on or after 21 September 1981 and for "all purposes" thereafter.

However, the Court rejected applications in respect of Maternity Leave on the grounds that it would effectively alter the definitions of "ordinary pay", "pay", "salary" and other similar terms contained in the long service leave provisions of the Labour and Industry Act and the Determinations in question.

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Section 45C

Section 45C of the Act provided that the Minister may request the Industrial Appeals Court to review any Determination of a Wages Board. Three such requests were made during 1981:

(i) On 30 December 1980 the Country Fire Brigade Officers Wages Board amended Part 11 (Regional Officers) of its Determination by converting existing weekly wage rates and additional loadings to an annual ''Total Wage" which included additional loadings and "Authority Grants"

On 11 March 1981 on a Ministerial request and after hearing submissions from all interested parties the Court decided to take no action in the matter.

(ii) The Determinations of the Country Fire Brigade Officers Board and the Country Fire-fighters Board were amended on 13 May 1981 by the insertion of an "Authority Allowance" based on the State Incremental Payments Scheme. The Court was requested to review the Determination made and on 15 July 1981, on a Ministerial request the two matters were withdrawn.

(iii) The Determination of the Sheltered Workshop Assistants Board was amended on 12 May 1981 by re-structuring classifications and increasing adult weekly wage rates by 16 per cent, resulting in a request to review the matter. On 23 July 1981 after hearing submissions from the parties the Court decided to take no action in regard to the request.

Section 20(2A)

Section 20(2A) of the Act provided that the Minister may refer a matter relating to appointment, variation or extension of powers or abolition of any Wages Board to the Industrial Appeals Court for its advice and report.

The only such reference during 1981 concerned an application from the Victorian Football League Players Association for the appointment of a new Wages Board for the occupation of Victorian Football League Footballers.

On application by the parties and with Ministerial agreement, the request was withdrawn.

Industrial Relations Commission

During 1981 the jurisdiction of the Industrial Relations Commission was exercised as follows:

Section Nature of Action

16(1) ....... .. .................. Appeals against Awards/Determinations of Conciliation and Abilration Boards/Wages Boards ................................ .

16( 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applications for leave to appeal against Awards/Determinations of Conciliation and Arbitration Boards/Wages Boards ...... .

20( 1)........................... Ministerial requests for review of an Award/Determination .. .. 24 . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. Applications for appointment of a Conciliation and Arbitration

Board ................................................................. . 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application for a declaration that the entitlement to long service

leave under an Award/Determination is more favourable than the Act ............................................................... .

for revocation of a service leave

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No. of Cases

4

3

Ministerial References and Requests -Industrial Relations Act /979

Section 20(1) of the Act provides that the Minister may request the Commission to review any Award of a Conciliation and Arbitration Board.

On 5 November 1981 the Storemen, Packers and Sorters Board amended its Determination by increasing weekly wage rates by $33.30, providing for overtime to be paid at the rate of double time after 2 hours, amending the sick leave provisions and increasing the tool and first aid allowances.

A Ministerial request was made on 18 November 1981 for the Commission to review the Determination.

In its reserved decision handed down on 22 December 1981 the Commission stated that in all the circumstances it was not prepared to vary the Determination made by the Board.

Wages Boards/ConcUiation and Arbitration Boards

Changes to Short Title/Powers/Membership of Wages Boards

During 1981, a number of Boards had alterations made to their Short Titles, adjustment, extension or variation to their powers, and/or reduction in membership. Details of each case are:

(i) Alteration of Short Title and Variation of Powers Wireworking On 3 March 1981, the Board's Short Title was altered (Rylands and to "Wireworking (Australian Wire Industries Pty. Nastan) Board Ltd.)" and the Board's powers were varied to ac

commodate the change to the Short Title.

Sheltered Workshop On 18 August 1981 the Board's Short Title was Assistants Board altered to "Adult Units (Day Training Centres) In

structors" and the Board's powers were altered to apply to instructors employed in Adult Units of Day Training Centres for intellectually handicapped persons.

Country Fire Brigade Officers Board

On 22 September 1981 tlte Board's Short Title was altered to "Country Fire Authority Officers" and the Board's powers were varied to exclude the occupations of "Station Officer" and "Sub-Station Officer".

(ii) Alteration of Short Title and Extension and Variation of Powers

Watchmen's Board On 30 June 1981 the Board's Short Title was altered to "Security Employees" and its powers were (a) varied to accommodate the alteration to its Short Title and (b) extended to include airport security personnel employed in connection with passenger and/or baggage security.

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(iii) Variation of Powers

Nailmakers Board and Wireworkers Board

Hospital and Benevolent Homes Board and Residential Child Care Workers Board

Country Firefighters Board

(iv) Extension of Powers

Hospital Medical Ancillary Services Board

On 3 March 1981 the Boards' powers were varied to accommodate the alteration of the Short Title of the Wireworking (Rylands and Nastan) Board.

On 11 August 1981 the Boards' powers were varied in order to clarify their application.

On 22 September 1981 the Board's powers were varied to include the occupation of "Station Officer" and "Sub-Station Officer."

On 28 April 1981 *the Board's powers were extended to include the occupations of "orthoptist", "prosthetist" and "orthoptist/prosthetist" (in cl uding trainees).

(v) J:.."'j:tension of Powers and Increase in Membership

Universities General Staff Board

(a) On 3 March 1981 the Board's powers were extended to include the occupations of persons employed by Deakin University, and its membership was increased from four members and a Chairman to six members and a Chairman.

(b) On 27 October 1981 the Board's powers were further extended to include the occupations of persons employed by M on ash University, and its membership was further increased to eight members and a Chairman.

(vi) Reduction in Membership

Plaster of Paris Board

On 11 August 1981 the Board's membership was reduced from eight members and a Chairman to six members and a Chairman.

Meetings (Wages Boards and Conciliation and Arbitration Boards)

During the period covered by this Report there were 761 meetings of Wages Boards and Conciliation and Arbitration Boards. The number of meetings in 1980 was 740. The distribution of meetings is shown in Table III under Statistical Information.

*Also involved the adjustment of powers between the Hospital Medical Ancillary Services Board and the Hospital and Benevolent Homes Board.

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Industrial Disputes

Section 41 of the Labour and Industry Act and Section 44 of the Industrial Relations Act require the notification of a dispute to the Chairman of the appropriate Board who is thereupon required to call a meeting of the Board to consider the matter and attempt to settle the dispute.

This method of dealing with industrial disputes continued to produce prompt and satisfactory results during 1981 .

During the year there were 83 meetings of Boards called pursuant to these provisions to deal with 60 disputes.

Major disputes concerning wage rates occurred in areas subject to the Fire-fighters Board, Fire Brigade Officers Board, the Hospital and Benevolent Homes Board and the Store men, Packers and Sorters Board.

Section 44(3) of the Industrial Relations Act provides that if the Board is unable to settle the matter of t!Ie dispute by conciliation the Chairman shall proceed to determine the matter by arbitration. No such decision was made by a Chairman during I 98I.

Chairmen of Conciliation and Arbitration Boards

The three Chairmen of Wages Boards at 3I October I981, Mr D. C. Cullen, Mr J. C. Thomas and Mr F. B. Whitehead, were appointed to the panel of Chairmen of Conciliation and Arbitration Boards.

Mr J. S. Luckman was appointed as a member of the panel of Chairmen of Conciliation and Arbitration Boards from 16 December 198 I.

Underpayment of Employees

During 1981, an amount of $286,989 due in respect of wages and other monetary entitlements was recovered through the Division of Industrial Relations, for complainants without recourse to prosecution and an amount of $47,485 was obtained by Court Orders following prosecution (see Table IV for particulars of prosecutions).

Departmental Inspectors situated in regional offices were involved in the recovery of a further $138,397 for complainants without recourse to prosecution.

In cases appropriate for decision by a court the Department is required to discharge a heavy onus of proof, that is, proof beyond reasonable doubt, with respect to the offence before a court will convict and then consider the question of making an order for arrears of payments to the employee. In civil claims proof is determined on the balance of probabilities. Thus, in some instances, civil proceedings may succeed where action taken by the Department would most likely fail.

It should be emphasised that the Department does not, and in fact cannot, act for an employee in the same manner as a solicitor. Whilst the recovery of payments due may be of primary importance to the employee, the Department is primarily concerned with the question of whether a breach of the law has occurred.

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Industrial Information Service

This section of the Division of Industrial Relations provides extensive information to the public on all matters relating to wages and non-physical conditions of employment.

The section answered personal enquiries and enquiries received by telephone or letter concerning Wages Boards Detenninations and Conciliation and Arbitration Boards Awards, and relevant provisions of the Labour and Industry and the Industrial Relations Acts. During 1981 the section answered 220,158 telephone enquiries, 1,300 written enquiries and 6,444 personal enquiries.

Telephone and written enquiries are received and answered by Departmental Officers situated within the Induslrial Information Service.

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INDUSTRIAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE

The Division of Inspection Services provides inspection and field investigation services in relation to the Labour and Industry Act and Industrial Relations Act and respective Regulations and other legislation relating to industrial safety, health and welfare (with the exception of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act, Lifts and Cranes Act, Scaffolding Act and Workers Compensation Act) administered by the Department in order to secure compliance with the legislation. More particularly, the Division is especially concerned with the maintenance of prescribed standards of physical conditions in factories, shops and other places of employment, including building standards, guarding of machinery, provision of amenities, industrial safety in general and other industrial matters such as hours of work or trade.

The Inspection staff is appointed under Part II of the Labour and Industry Act 1958 and consists of:

The Chief Inspector of Factories and Shops; The Assistant Chief Inspector of Factories and Shops; Four Senior Inspectors of Factories and Shops; Eighteen Supervising Inspectors of Factories and Shops; and Fiftyseven Inspectors of Factories and Shops.

A total of 8 recruit Inspectors of Factories and Shops were appointed during the year, and completed a comprehensive 25 weeks training course involving Industrial Relations, Factory Standards and Industrial Safety.

In order to maintain the high standard of performance required of the Division's Inspectors, the policy of conducting retraining courses for Inspectors of Factories and Shops was continued. Inspectors periodically visited provincial centres throughout the State for the purpose of gaining an interchange of ideas and discussion on current developments.

Supervising Inspectors were specifically trained in the preparation and conducting of court proceedings, whilst District Inspectors received on-going lectures in industrial hygiene and rural safety.

Overseas Visitor

Between May and November the Department was host to an officer from the Ministry of Labour, Fiji.

Mr Jai Singh who had undergone advanced training in the Cook Islands, Italy and the United Kingdom was involved in specialised training during his period with the Department. He participated in the safety segment of the Training Course conducted for Recruit Inspectors.

The visit was of mutual benefit as the contribution from Mr Singh 's experience was also valuable for the Department's officers.

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Factory Standards

Approval of Plans

The Factory Standards Section of the Division of Inspection Services is responsible for the examination and approval of plans for factory premises. Approval is dependent upon the plan's compliance with requirements for the safety, health and welfare of factory employees. The plans examined revealed that amenities being provided in industrial premises were of a very high standard.

The Factory Standards Section is also required to comment on applications for modifications to the Local Government Department's Uniform Building Regulations when such modifications affect plans for factories. In 1981 the Section commented on 161 applications for modifications of the Uniform Building Regulations.

Delays in the approval of plans by authorities can add substantially to the cost of a project and the Factory Standards Section, conscious of this problem, ensures that submissions receive prompt service.

During 1981 plans for several large projects, particularly in the Portland area, were submitted for approval. As a result there has been a substantial increase in the total floor area of plans approved.

New Factories Alterations and Additions Totals Total Floor Area

Inspections

1979 669 480

1,149 836,792

sq. m

Numbers of Plans Passed 1980 1981

761 432

I ,193 1,220,881

692 533

1,225 956,785

sq. m sq. m

An Inspection Programme was conducted in the South Eastern Metropolitan District aimed at ensuring that all exits in factories and shops were kept readily accessible, and clear of obstructions, to enable safe and speedy evacuation should the necessity arise. Although most premises conformed, 10 breaches of the Labour and Industry Act and Labour and Industry (Factories, Shops, Offices and Warehouses) Regulations were observed and acted upon.

Restructuring

Due to administrative restructuring within the Section in 1981, delays in the processing of factory registrations have been kept to a minimum. Factory Registration Certificates are now issued promptly, with factory occupiers co-operating generally in making their premises conform with the Labour and Industry Act and Regulations.

Industrial Accidents

During 1981, Officers of the Division of Inspection Services were involved in the investigation of 2,235 industrial accidents of which 46 were fatal. The industrial accidents investigated resulted in the detection of 279 breaches of the Labour and Industry Act and Regulations.

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During the year, 1,163 applications were received for copies of accident investigation reports and 429 such reports were provided.

Fatal industrial accidents occurred during the year as follows:

1 . A man died when he fell from a tractor. 2. A man died when he was pinned under a tractor.

3. A man died when he fell from a ladder. 4. A man died from bums received when a spark from an electric arc welder he was

using, ignited a tin of inflammable liquid. 5. A man died when he was run over by a tractor. 6. A boy died when he fell under a rotary hoe which was attached to a tractor. 7. A man died as a result of burns he received, when he fell into a pot of molten zinc. 8. A man died when he was crushed in a slitting machine. 9. A man died when a tractor rolled on him.

IO. A man was found dead on a factory floor. 11. A man died when a tractor rolled on him. 12. A man died when he was crushed between a tray on a conveyor and a machine frame. 13. A man died when· a truck reversed over him. 14. A man died when he was crushed beneath a tractor while unloading hay. 15. A man died when he was pinned under the rear wheel of a tractor. 16. A man died when a chain saw he was using kicked back and caught his throat. 17. A young girl died when her clothing became entangled around a tractor's power take

off shaft. 18 & 19. Two boys died when they were overcome by fumes while cleaning a de greasing

tank. 20. A man died when he was run over by a tractor. 21 & 22. Two women died when masonry fell from a building and crushed them. 23. A man died when he fell through a skylight onto a concrete floor. 24. A man died when he was run over by the rear wheel of a tractor. 25. A man died when a pole fell on him whilst it was being erected. 26. A rigger died from a fall when a faulty safety belt failed. 27. A building worker died when he fell 600 mm from a ladder and fractured his skull. 28. A painter died when he fell through a roof onto a concrete floor. There was no

catwalk or scaffolding in the immediate area. 29. A fitter and turner died when he fell through a roof onto a concrete floor. 30. A man died when he fell 5 metres from ducting which he was cleaning. 31. A man died when he fell from the roof of a water tank on which he was fixing roof

sheeting. 32. A man died when the roof of a tram on which he was working came into contact

with overhead wires and threw him to the ground below. 33. A man died when he fell from incomplete formwork. 34. A man died when he fell from a roof. 35. A man died in a hopper when he was crushed by the movement of a bag of produce

supported by a crane. 36. An electrician died when he was electrocuted by a lift supply main. 37. The operator of an excavator died when the excavator slipped back down an em

bankment and rolled over. 38. A man died from injuries received when a front end loader reversed into him.

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39. A man died when the cherry picker in which he was working came into contact with overhead electric power lines.

40. A man died when he struck his head on a post whilst riding on an amusement device at Luna Park.

41. A man died from injuries received when he was struck by a piece of timber thrown up by a fork lift truck.

42. A man died when a jack supporting a van slipped while he was changing a tyre. 43. A man died when the arm of a front end loader crushed him while he was maintaining

a hydraulic hose. 44. A rigger died when he fell while moving machinery into the upper level of a building. 45. A woman died when she was caught in a goods lift. 46. A man died from burns received after opening the lid of a pressure vessel.

During the year, a vehicle manufacturing company began operations at its new automotive body panels plant at Altona Nonh.

The above photograph shows a section of the press line forming pan of the new plant.

The design and installation of safety equipment used by the company was carried out in co-operation with Officers of the Safety Enforcement Section of the Division of Inspection Services and the electrical contracting frrm which provided and installed photo-electric guarding equipment.

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Industrial Safety

Safety Inspections

Safety Health and Welfare Standards- Pilot Programmes

The new approach to factory inspections established in 1980 advanced a step further with the implementation of selective factory inspections.

Inspections, aimed at raising the standards of safety, health and welfare in a number of selected premises located in each Inspection District of the State, were carried out on a monthly basis.

Accident statistics were compiled, analysed and acted upon in regard to each of the selected premises. It is expected that the results obtained over a two year period will indicate whether significant improvement in safety performance in each of the premises has occurred.

Safety Surveys

Throughout the year, some premises were selected for the conduct of complete safety survey inspections and officers of the Department carried out safety surveys of operations conducted by various Governent Departments and Instrumentalities. The information and recommendations resulting from the surveys were made available to occupiers of premises surveyed.

A State-wide inspection programme was also carried out in the soap and tallow industry. Complete factory surveys were conducted in all factories within this industry. Requirements relating to the guarding of machinery and other matters were subsequently followed up by the Division's inspecting officers.

Evaluation Programme -De-gree of Collf'ormity -Victorian Factories

A pilot research programme was also conducted during the year in order to gain information on the degree of conformity with prescribed standards of safety existing in Victorian factories.

A two-tiered sampling plan was developed. The first sampling covered a random selection of varying sized factories in a cross-section of industries and the second, a sampling of specific factories which it was considered had a less than satisfactory safety performance.

A series of inspections was carried out in all selected premises using a standard technique for inspecting conditions within each of the premises and recording the results of such inspections.

Evaluation of the over-all results of the programme is expected to provide a reasonable ·'bench-mark'· of the current degree of conformity with prescribed standards of safety in factories in Victoria.

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Occupational Safety Promotional Campaign

With the co-operation of field staff in Ballarat and Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs, a pilot campaign covering approximately 100 firms, was initiated to test the feasibility of mounting a national promotion to reduce the incidence of occupational accidents in Australia.

Central Programmes

Divisional officers also co-operated with the National Safety Council of Australia (Victorian Division) to develop accident control programmes in small industry.

A pilot project involving 12 companies located throughout Victoria has already brought satisfying results and during the first six months a 38% reduction in their Lost Time Injury Frequency Rates was achieved.

Safety Training and Education

As motivation for management to take a more positive approach in accident prevention, a series of specially prepared training sessions was arranged. The course which was entitled ''.Machine Guarding for Supervisors'' was designed to give supervisors a better understanding of the law relating to safety, machine guarding principles and the need for personal protection. The sessions were presented in conjunction with Safety Groups and were responsible for greatly increased attendances at the Group meetings.

A course designed to develop skills required in planning and constructing lectures and training sessions was presented to 14 officers from the Inspection Services Division. Topics covered included use of visual aid equipment, voice projection, benefits of a planned approach, motivation and talking from notes.

Officers from the Publicity and Promotion Section were involved in training courses conducted by Community Health Centres, Pre-employment Centres and Retraining Centres and 11 lectures were given to an audience of 197.

A number of lectures structured to meet particular needs were presented on topics which included fire safety, safety in the textile industry, eye safety, hearing protection, toxic hazards, housekeeping, use of protective clothing and construction safety. It is intended to develop this type of presentation in 1982.

The 143 courses conducted in 1981 reached an audience of 5 ,591. Twenty-one subjects were covered in addition to those already mentioned. Six accident protection courses were given to 90 participants; 13 law and safety lectures to 817; 22 manual handling courses to 637; 8 municipal safety courses to 343; 12 Role of the Department courses to 329; 5 general safety courses to 659; 2 legal responsibility lectures to 82; and 20 lectures to I ,572 apprentices.

Industrial Safety Groups

In 1981, all 12 Safety Groups conducted safety seminars for apprentices and young workers. A total 1,375 apprentices received training and education in road, home and occupational safety. Competitions, in the form of safety quizzes, were conducted at the seminar and prizes of tool kits, cassettes, cash, etc., were awarded.

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Attendances at Group meetings continued to increase with the average attendance at monthly meetings being 241. This was a result of the interest generated by the informative speakers and the various topics discussed.

The 1981 Combined Industrial Safety Groups Annual Meeting was hosted by the Footscray Group using the theme "Go Safely into the 80's". The delegates produced an "Action Plan" which included the Groups' objectives during the 1980's.

The network of Safety Groups is to be widened to include Portland. A Group Steering Committee has been formed and it is expected that the inaugural meeting will be held in 1982.

Displays

The display prepared for the 1981 Royal Show was the highlight of the year's displays. The display was based on the theme "Break Down the Barriers" in recognition of 1981 being ''The Year of the Disabled''.

Apprenticeship Week featured a display demonstrating personal protection at work, home and at play. The necessity for protective clothing was the theme for displays at 8 Apprenticeship Safety Seminars conducted in metropolitan and country areas.

A pictorial history of Safety Groups was included in a display used at the combined Industrial Safety Groups Annual Meeting.

A safety competition conducted by Safety Groups during apprentice seminars created a great deal of interest. The winner of the competition conducted by the Northern Safety Group was Kevin Stewart seen here being congratulated by Mr. Stan Sinclair, Assjstant Chief Inspector of Factories and Shops and Mr. Alan Mathews, Chairman of the Northern Safety Group.

In 1981 greater use was made of the mobile education unit than in previous years. The unit was used at the northern suburbs Festival of Labour, Parkmore Safety Week and the Footscray Lions Club "All Purpose Safety Day", in addition to its use for displays in country areas. Material used in these displays included multi-lingual safety information, machine guarding technology and information on the protection oflungs, eyes and hearing.

The Publicity and Promotion Section is continually updating its material and now has quality presentation material suitable for all areas of occupational safety.

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GUIDE TO TRANSMISSION GUARDING

"Guide to Transmission Guarding", the first of the "D.LJ. Safety Notes", represents a substantial upgrading in terms of range, quality and effectiveness of Departmental publications.

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Safety Publications

During 1981 a major publications effort was undertaken which focused on the concept of a "D. L.l. Safety Notes" series. The first of the notes, "Guide to Transmission Guarding'' was produced and the demand for copies has justified the production of further safety notes.

After the outstanding success of "Guide to Safety Book I", 5000 copies of "Guide to Safety Book 2" were produced containing 15 programmes. The guide was designed to introduce and promote new and imaginative approaches to safety and health.

At the suggestion of the Industrial Safety Advisory Council and recognising the need to promote safety in small industries, 1500 copies of the first of 4 pamphlets were produced, under the title "Here is something for You". The pamphlet explains how to reduce property loss and personal injury and improve efficiency by ''good housekeeping''. Copies were distributed to industry through employer organisations and municipal building surveyors.

As expected, the demand for copies of the series of 9 booklets entitled ''Rural Industry Safety" necessitated the reprinting of an additional 1000 copies.

Four industrial information sheets were produced:

No. 2 Easter Holidays Shop Trading Hours No. 3 Anzac Day Holidays No. 4 Annual Holidays - Long Service Leave Records No. 5 What Happens Now

The following safety information sheets were revised or produced:

A.T.l M.D.l M.D.2 I.S.C.l

Safe Practices with Tractors Drilling Machine- Drill and Chuck Guards Drilling Machine - Vee Belt guide and Chuck Guard Power Presses

The Occupational Safety and Health Code of General Principles was also revised.

Not all requests for publications could be satisfied during 1981 despite the reprinting of the following publications:

Supervisors Safety Handbook Code of Safe Forest Operations Safe Practices in Factories Safe Manual Handling Fire Protection Film Catalogue Hair Protection Measuring Work Injury Experience

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Safety Film Library

The number of registered borrowers increased during 1981 and there are now 615 organisations using the film library. During the year, 4,556 film screenings were held for an overall audience of 85,251.

There are 130 films available for borrowing, including the following films which were purchased during the year:

No Problem A Simple Choice Noise One Last Shock Talking of Safety It's Not Thursday, is it? It Wasn't Me Noise Destroys

Adult Rubella Immunisation -Industrial and Commercial Campaign

Field staff assisted in promoting the adult rubella immunisation campaign conducted by the Deafness Foundation (Victoria).

The response by adults in Victoria to rubella immunisation has been most disappointing. It is now obvious that immunisation of adult women is ideally achieved at the work place and Divisional officers have supported the campaign by distributing promotional material in the various work places in the State.

Interstate Liaison

The Committee, comprising officers from Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, formed to examine uniform methods of guarding certain machines and equipment, continued to meet during the year. The Committee participated in the conduct of an extensive series of tests to establish hand-speeds which would be expected to be encountered, where persons such as process workers work at the face or point of operation of machines such as power presses.

The hand-speed so established will be used in calculations to determine the safe positioning of intangible barrier guarding systems, such as photo-electric devices, from dangerous parts of machinery.

Standards Association of Australia

Through the year the Division of Inspection Services provided officers to assist on technical committees of the Standards Association of Australia in relation to safety standards for chain saws and for safety in workrooms of schools and colleges. Examination and comments were also provided by officers of the Division in regard to amendments proposed for other Australian Standards Codes.

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Rural Safety

The Department's mobile education unit visited the four major Field Days at Horsham, Elmore, Warragul and Wandon Silvan. Attendances at these Field Days exceeded 113,000.

The theme of the displays combined advice on the changes to the Labour and Industry Act, Tractor Safety Regulations and safety in the timber and dairying industries. The displays were supported by a series of 6 humorous pamphlets entitled "Fred Faulty" and "Bad Habits" which depicted common unsafe acts and conditions.

Video equipment 'used for the first time in the mobile education unit provided an improved and more convenient method of presenting visual material as it allowed officers to spend more time dealing with the many enquiries.

Officers visited rural safety seminars in Longerenong, Poowong and Yarram and presented lectures to farmers with special emphasis on the need to protect themselves and their families from safety hazards associated with farming.

Safety Legislation

Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Act 1981

The Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Act 1981 was passed in Parliament on 22 December 1981 and it is expected that it will become operative in 1982. Further details are provided elsewhere in this Report (see Legislation during 1981).


During 1981, tractor accidents were again highly represented in the annual list of fatal accidents. (See ''Industrial Accidents'').

The amendments to Victorian tractor safety legislation referred to in last year's Annual Report, took effect from I July 1981. The new legislation requires every wheeled tractor to which the Labour and Industry (Tractor Safety) Regulations apply and which is manufactured in or imported into Victoria after I July 1981, to be fitted with a protective frame complying with the requirements of Standards Association of Australia Code AS 1636-1974.

Labour and Industry (Asbestos) Regulations 1978

These Regulations were proclaimed in 1978 to provide for the control of hazards associated with the mljlnufacture of articles containing asbestos, the removal and application of asbestos lagging and the use of power tools on material containing asbestos.

During the year many requests from industry, commerce and trade unions were received for assistance with asbestos related problems, the majority of which concerned the removal of asbestos insulation. On-site inspections were continued and invaluable assistance was received from the Occupational Health Service, Health Commission of Victoria, in the scentific assessment of problems encountered in factories and other work places.

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This year, 5 approvals were given to contractors to remove crocidolite (blue asbestos) from buildings, boilers and pipes; and 51 inspections were made to ensure compliance with the Regulations and to educate management and employees on the hazards of asbestos.

Since the inception of the Regulations, 77 occupiers have notified the Chief Inspector of Factories and Shops that they are undertaking asbestos processes, 12 medical practitioners have been authorised by the Health Commission to undertake medical surveillance in accordance with the Regulations, 2 respiratory protective devices have been approved as alternatives to those specified in the S.A.A. Code AS 1716-1975, 6types of combination overalls have been approved as protective clothing and 14 vacuum cleaners have been approved as vacuum cleaning equipment in accordance with the Regulations.

Health (Hearing Conservation) Regulations 1978

Inspectors of Factories and Shops assist the Health Commission of Victoria by educating employers and employees in the dangers of excessive noise and ensuring that they comply with the Health (Hearing Conservation) Regulations 1978.

When an Inspector becomes aware of a noise problem in a factory he acquaints the occupier with the provisions of the Regulations and advises a Hearing Conservation Programme be instituted. Information relating to the factory and the Inspector's observations and recommendations are forwarded to the Health Commission.

It is encouraging to note that Victorian employers and employees are adopting a responsible attitude to the requirements of the Health (Hearing Conservation) Regulations.

Industrial Inspections

During the year Inspectors of Factories and Shops were continually engaged in investigating industrial relations complaints. Efforts to resolve the disputes as quickly as possible were often hampered because employers did not have proper time and wages records.

To assist employers in meeting their legal obligations to keep proper time and wages records, Industrial Information Sheets were produced and distributed.

Industrial Relations Inspection Pilot Programme

The pilot programme, introduced in 1978 for the establishment of a separate industrial inspectorate, was maintained. The establishment of a separate industrial inspectorate at the Dandenong office, comprising one Supervising Inspector and 2 Inspectors of Factories and Shops, has resulted in a much improved service.

The volume of industrial relations matters handled by Inspectors continued to increase in country offices. However, complaints were resolved quickly as on most occasions the same Departmental officer dealt with both parties. The officer interviews the employee lodging the complaint and then follows this up by interviewing the employer. He is thus able to assess the situation and, in most cases, a satisfactory result for both parties is negotiated.

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There is close liaison between Inspectors of Factories and Shops in metropolitan and regional offices and offices of the Commonwealth Employment Service and this minimises problems that may occur in placing persons in employment.

During 1981 Departmental Inspectors of Factories and Shops carried out 13, 188 inspections and made reports thereon. Of these inspections 3319 were made as a result of complaints received by the Department and 9869 were routine inspections.

SHOP TRADING HOURS

Despite provisions in the Labour and Industry Act requiring the majority of shops to be closed from 1.00 p.m. on Saturdays and all day on Sundays, numerous shop occupiers continued to open outside the legal trading hours. As in previous years, the main offenders were furniture shops, carpet shops, electrical goods shops and shops selling billiard tables and accessories, and a record number of prosecutions resulted as Departmental officers continued their efforts to ensure that all shop occupiers complied with the law.

Following discussions with newspaper representatives concerning the publishing of advertisements stating that shops will be open illegally, there has been a steady decline in this type of advertising. During 1981 a number of advertising agencies have contacted the Department querying the fact that their proposed advertisements have been rejected by the newspapers. This type of co-operation is another step forward in controlling illegal weekend trading.

The establishment of Sunday markets, pursuant to section 80E of the Act has proved very popular. A number of new weekend markets were approved during 1981 and levels of patronage suggest that a public demand is being met.

During the year some exemptions were granted under section 80F of the Act. This section allows the Minister to exempt shops in designated areas from being required to close and remain closed at times specified in the Act during the holding of a festival in the municipal district. The Lygon Street Festa, organized by the Italian community, has now become a popular annual event.

Section 80G of the Act provides that shops situated within a tourist precinct may, on application by the appropriate municipal council, be exempted from the general trading hours provisions under the Act. During 1981 two such applications were received, and both related to areas within the City of Melbourne. There were no orders granting exemption made during the year.

Committee for Review of the Shop Trading Hours Provisions of the Labour and Industry Act

Following representations to the Government, a committee for review of the shop trading hours provisions of the Labour and Industry Act was appointed in July 1981.

The Committee's charter is to receive the views of associations and persons wishing to comment on the existing provisions of the Act and generally on the subject of shop trading hours, and to prepare a report for consideration by the Government.

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The Committee comprises a representative from each of the Victorian Federation of Retailers' Associations, the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees' Association, the Victorian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Consumer Affairs Council and the Secretary for Labour and Industry as Chairman.

As at 31 December 1981 , the Committee had met 6 times.

EDUCATION (WORK EXPERIENCE) ACT 1974

Work experience programmes for students at Victorian schools enable them to obtain work experience in industry and commerce as part of their education.

In participating in a programme they experience the demands, disciplines and routines of work, such as the demand for punctuality, length of working hours in relation to breaks, the demand for productivity and the demand for involvement of themselves in customer and public relations.

Special consideration is given to arrangements involving work in factories and the success of these programmes is indicated in the table below setting out the numbers of permits issued by the Chief Inspector of Factories and Shops over the past 5 years.

Year 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981

No. of Permits Issued 109 166 197 247 272

TECHNICAL SERVICES

The Division of Technical Services provides a specialised technical service for the Department as a whole and is responsible for ensuring the observance of the provisions of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act, the Lifts and Cranes Act and the Scaffolding Act regarding safety, certification for operation and registration.

The staff within the Division authorized as Inspectors consists of:

The Director of Technical Services Two Assistant Directors Three Senior Engineers Six Senior Inspectors Seven Engineers Forty-nine Inspectors in the boilers and pressure vessels, lifts and cranes, and

scaffolding fields.

The Division's main activities include the upgrading of the competence and knowledge of the workforce subject to certification requirements, and monitoring and appraising new equipment for use in industry to ensure that safety standards are not eroded by changes in technology.

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Standards

Australian Standards

Committees ofthe Standards Association of Australia on matters related to the Division's responsibilities were attended by Engineers and Inspectors during the year.

Meetings were held in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide and were well attended by representatives from most States which greatly contributed to the formation of more suitable standards and also assisted in furthering uniformity of equipment and methods used throughout Australia.

Overseas Visits

The Assistant Director of the Division, Mr E. J. Burns, visited the U.S.A. and Hong Kong during June-July.

In Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Mr Burns witnessed overload testing of large crawler cranes for the Loy Yang power station construction and discussed particular design features and operating characteristics with the designers at the factory. Visits were also made to mobile crane manufacturers to study trends currently being developed by individual companies.

Mr Burns represented Australia at an International Standards Organisation meeting in William~burg, Virginia, on various aspects of fork lift trucks, including unladen forward visibility which was of particular interest to the Division. The result of the meeting was that a draft I.S.O. standard was recommended for adoption. Short visits were made to several large amusement parks and useful observations were made of the care taken to protect patrons.

In Hong Kong a container crane which was destined for transfer to the Melbourne waterfront was inspected by Mr Burns for the Australian National Line. Some discussion was also held with lift authorities about the protection of persons riding lifts and escalators.

Lasers

The Labour and Industry (Laser Safety) Regulations 1981 came into operation in July and set down conditions under which lasers may be used in the building industry.

Forty-seven Certificates of Approval of Laser Safety Officers have been issued and one organisation has been authorised to test laser products for safety compliance.

Design Review

Before approval is granted for the manufacture of boilers, pressure vessels (including LP. gas cylinders for domestic, industrial and automotive use) and other miscellaneous pressure vessels and pipelines, designs are reviewed by experienced technical staff in the Division. It is also necessary to review design of cranes, lifts, escalators, window cleaners, man and material hoists, electronic guards for power presses, explosive powered tools, scaffolding, chair lifts, ski lifts· and amusement structures. Frequent discussions with

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designers, consultants, manufacturers, importers and members of industry are necessary, to ensure that problems are resolved as quickly as possible and in a manner which satisfies Regulations and Safety Code requirements and generally ensures that the desired safety features are incorporated into the equipment.

Boilers and Pressure Vessels

Inspection Activities

In accordance with the requirements of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act, initial and routine inspections and operational checks of boilers and pressure vessels were conducted during the year.

There was a number of major projects involved in these activities including S.E.C. V. Loy Yang - Hazelwood modification work to improve efficiency of boilers, Terminal Stations utilising SF 6 gas filled pressure vessel equipment for E. H. V. Switching Equipment, Esso Ltd Projects No. 3 Gas Plant and offshore pressure vessels, Altona Petrochemical Co. Ltd. 5th ethane cracking furnace and plant modifications, Shell Refining Ltd. Refinery Plant modifications at Corio, I.C.l. A.N.Z. Ltd. F.Y. Plant at Deer Park and preliminary work on the proposed Point Wilson Project, proposed Alcoa Portland Project, and the Pilot Plant for Brown Coal Liquefication (Vie.) Pty. Ltd. at Morwell.

In addition to the statutory inspections of new pressure vessels for use in Victoria, the Department also carried out 262 inspections of vessels being manufactured in Victoria and destined for use in the other States, New Zealand and Hong Kong.

In spite of an increase in the number of initial inspections completed, the number of inspections pending rose even higher in l98l so that 30,184 remained to be carried out at 31 December 1981, compared to 27,805 at 31 December 1980. Because of the size of the backlog, inspection priorities continued to be allocated on the basis of risk.

The outcome of routine inspections was that 61 Danger Notices and 151 Repair Notices were issued in respect of faults in pressure parts of boilers and pressure vessels. In the course of operational checks, 133 faults were detected in the controls and safety valves of boilers, and these were generally rectified after verbal directions were given.

Unattended Boilers

In accordance with the requirements of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and Regulations, 39 new applications for unattended operation of boiler installations were received in 1981. There have been 365 applications received since the Principal Regulations came into effect on 1 November 1973.

During the year 21 installations received final approval for unattended operation and 20 approvals were given for electrical control circuitries or modifications to existing approved systems. There were approximately 218 unfinalised applications at various stages of processing at 31 December 1981.

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Gas Cylinders

There was continued participation on the Standards Association of Australia Committees ME/2/1 Gas Cylinders and ME/46 Automotive L.P. Gas Installations, particularly the latter, which concerns itself with S.A.A. Codes A.S.l425-1973: Rules for the Use of L.P. Gas in Internal Combustion Engines. As mentioned in the 1980 Report the code is still in the process of being completely revised to meet the changes made in technology in the use of L.P. Gas in automotive vehicles.

The Division's responsibilities in this regard include inspection of the pressure vessels and the valves and appurtenances fitted to them. Numerous applications for approval are continuing to be received in respect of tanks and valves manufactured in Europe which often have insufficient supporting technical specifications and therefore take a long time to finalize.

Appraisals of new test stations seeking approval and existing test stations seeking reapproval to operate, continued during the year. Approval for a number of test stations is pending subject to modifications or adjustments being made.

Board of Examiners for Steam Engine Drivers and Boiler Attendants

The Review Committee, established by the Board to look into the requirements of industry for the certification of steam engine drivers and boiler attendants, has completed its review and is currently studying information received with a view to completely revising the Regulations on the matter, to bring them into line with present day requirements.

During the year there were 50 l applications for certificates of which 399 were granted by the Board.

Board of Examiners for Welders of Boilers and Pressure Vessels

In addition to the usual examinations conducted by the Board, examinations for competency as welders continued to be held by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology under the supervision of Departmental officers. The R.M.I.T. results will be accepted in support of applications for certificates of competency as welders.

During the year, 1588 applications for certificates as welders of boilers and pressure vessels were received. The 551 certificates issued by the Board included a number of restricted certificates.

Accidents

There was one fatality and 14 reports of injury notified to the Department during the year, in respect of boilers and pressure vessels.

Accidental damage to boilers is still occurring and reports of impairment to 19 boilers and 6 pressure vessels were received.

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The "Alpha Lift Crane" has the capacity to lift lOO tons with a maximum tip height of 72.5 m due to the revolutionary design of the crane's outriggers. which enables it to lift twice its own weight.

Lifts and Cranes

Notification of Cranes

Before any crane is erected or placed in position the appropriate notification must be made to the Department. The number of notifications in 1981 considered to comply with requirements was 180 which was less than the number for the previous year.

Out of this total, 60 were for mobile cranes, 50 were for container handling spreaders and the balance was for miscellaneous items including crane brake motors, guidance systems for order pickers, two level servicing facilities for vehicle hoists and automatic wire winders for building maintenance units.

Mobile Cranes

During the year there were approximately 50 cranes with a capacity of 15 tons or over tested by inspectors.

A number of large capacity mobile cranes were introduced to the Loy Y ang Project and at the Barry Beach offshore oil drilling fabrication site.

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The cranes set up on these sites included a number of Manitowoc 4100 crawler cranes, a tower and ringer assembly for the huge Manitowoc 4600 crane, and several hydraulic telescopic 70 ton cranes.

Local crane hire companies purchased a large number of telescopic cranes mainly in the 15-40 ton capacity range.

A new design concept was introduced into the State with the arrival of the P & H "Alpha Lift Crane" which has a revolutionary design of outriggers which permits the crane to lift twice its own weight.

Waterfront Activities

In 1981 the Victoria Dock extensions were completed. Containers are being handled by fork lift trucks in the short term until the container crane to service the area is erected.

The two cranes allocated for Swanson Dock East have been fabricated and are ready for erection. These new cranes have a capacity of 36 tons and are of the single lift type.

The proposed new crane for A.N.L. Webb Dock has not yet been fabricated. However, A.N.L. has purchased another container crane from Hong Kong which is expected in Melbourne in the near future.

All modifications have been carried out on the container handling spreaders used on ships and shore based cranes. There were approximately 50 spreaders concerned.

As a result of several accidents, the Division has implemented a safety campaign which includes modification to the side pick up frames used on fork trucks handling containers. The top frames on straddle carriers are also included in the modifications. When completed all equipment used on container handling will have the same safety features.

The Port of Geelong is preparing for container handling. A crane is now being erected and tenders are being called to operate the terminal. Fork trucks will be used in the area in conjunction with the crane.

Construction Sites

There was an approximate doubling of large building development work in the city area in 1981.

The year saw the completion of several major projects, notably the Concert Hall at the Victorian Arts Centre, Collins Place, Main Tower State Bank, Telecom Exhibition Exchange, as well as several medium rise developments. The Division took an active part in the planning and testing of a specialist hoist which provided a safe and efficient method for construction of the Concert Hall Spire at the Victorian Arts Centre.

New projects commenced include a 34 floor office block in the city, a medium rise hotel complex and numerous medium to low rise developments.

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At the beginning of the year there were 26 tower cranes operating in the city, with more than 40 city sites under construction.

A number of new design tower cranes, one of which was Australian designed and built, were introduced into the industry after testing by the Division's Inspectors.

Lifts

Construction of the largest lift installation during 1981 occurred in Queen Street, Melbourne and permits for 11 lifts were issued for it ranging from car park lifts operating at 1.5 metres per second to a high use lift operating at 5.0 metres per second.

During the year many existing buildings were being renovated and their lift services updated to incorporate technological advances made in the use of solid state and computerised control which are now used in the majority of new lift installations.

Melbourne's largest lift installation at Collins Place was completed and is fully operational with 60 lifts and 12 escalators located in two adjoining multi-storey towers. The towers are linked by a covered, air-conditioned plaza on three levels known as The Great Space. A very popular feature of The Great Space is three observation lifts located in the centre which service the three plaza floors, the hotel plaza and four floors of basement parking. The lift cars are a glass enclosed, semi-circular shape and provide a panoramic view of The Great Space.

Forms of Approval were issued for the installation of three rack and pinion passenger lifts for the Port of Melbourne Authority on container cranes as well as one for the Loy Yang Project and one for the Thompson Y arra Tunnel Project.

The total number of Forms of Approval issued for new lifts in 1981 was 186. The totals for the past two years were:

Passenger and Goods Lifts Service Lifts Escalators Lifts on Container Cranes

TOTALS

Escalators

1980 105 46 37 0

188

1981 118 55

7 6

186

In 1981 there was a large down-turn in escalator installations. The number of installations in 1981 was 5 compared to 37 in 1980.

Work on the escalators and lifts for the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop continued during the year.

Conveyors

Few major projects were finalised in 1981. However, there are several in various stages of completion, such as the GMH Engine Plant some parts of which are now successfully producing.

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There appears to be a growing tendency for conveyors to become integral parts of complex manufacturing processes instead of simply transport mechanisms and this trend is expected to continue with increasing automation.

Ski Tows and Chair Lifts

Two new Triple Chair Lifts, at Mt. Buller and Mt. Hotham, and two new ski tows at Falls Creek were commissioned and placed in service for the 1981 season.

Inspection of existing equipment at all ski resorts was carried out including examination of operators for Certificates of Competency.

Amusement Structures

The Lifts and Cranes Inspectorate was heavily involved with the inspection of amusement structures throughout the year. In addition to inspecting new units, some of which were imported, full-time attendance was provided by Inspectors at the Moomba Festival and the Royal Melbourne Show.

Inspectors also visited a number of suburban and country agricultural shows to check registrations and advise owners of safety requirements.

Following reports of serious accidents at interstate shows, precautionary measures were taken to prevent any accidents on similar amusement structures in Victoria.

Portland/Warrnambool Area

During the year excavation work was completed at the Alcoa site at Portland. Many front-end loaders and back hoes were involved in the work and a refresher course for operators was conducted at Portland Technical School.

There are approximately 800 people working on site, most of whom are required to be holders of a Certificate of Competency of some type. It is anticipated that the work force on this site will be increased to I ,200 in the near future.

Two Favco tower cranes are now operating and 2 more will be operating shortly. There are approximately 30 mobile cranes on site and many more will be required as the steelwork progresses.

Many other industries have also commenced in the Portland/W arrnambool area now requiring further certification of operators and testing of cranes.

The Portland Harbour Trust is extending its wharfs to accommodate the proposed Alcoa cranes and conveyor system and intends to purchase a container handling crane.

The Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education conducted Crane Driver/Crane Chaser/Dogman courses, a Forklift course and an Excavator course during the year. Due to a demand by industries in the area the Institute also conducted refresher courses for Forklift and Excavator Operators and intends to conduct Crane Driver/Crane Chaser/ Dogman, Excavator and Forklift courses next year.

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A Crane Driver/Crane Chaser/Dogman's course was conducted in the second half of the year at Portland Technical School and the same course as well as a Forklift course are intended to be conducted next year.

The courses were commenced at Portland and W arrnambool following consultation between the Division's Inspectors, the schools concerned and with the sponsorship of Alcoa Australia.

Other Country Areas The main workload of Inspectors in country areas, except for the Latrobe Valley, was

in certification, especially for such seasonal activities as the snow fields, fruit picking and harvesting. The time and cost of an Inspector travelling to the applicant combined with the total number of applicants being examined highlighted the inefficiency of that arrangement and an alternative system was introduced. Under the new system applicants attend an examination centre, preferably having an external examiner.

Construction in the Latrobe V alley and for the Bass Strait oil search programme has resulted in the introduction of larger and more sophisticated cranes of all types. The current construction trend appears to be towards larger sections being manufactured away from site and for off-site manufact1:1red segments to be pre-assembled on the ground and lifted into place as a whole.

Certification

An important function of the Lifts and Cranes Inspectorate involves conducting examinations and issuing Certificates of Competency for Crane Drivers, Dogmen, Crane Chasers, Riggers and Lift Mechanics.

Most of the requested examinations were carried out during the year, and cranes being used for examinations were also inspected. There is a selected number of Technical Colleges, where the appropriate cranes are available, which carry out examinations throughout the State.

Examinations were also carried out on a part-time basis by Lifts and Cranes Inspectors as well as by authorised external examiners in industry.

In examinations where cranes such as floating cranes, pile drivers, drilling and boring rigs, tower and large mobile cranes are involved, the work is carried out mainly by the Departmental examining Inspector as such equipment is not available in training centres.

In many instances requests for urgent examination were received following visits to job sites by Unions, by Instrumentalities such as the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works and the Gas and Fuel Corporation, and also by Departmental Inspectors.

The total number of Certificates issued for the year was 10,455 which was made up as follows:

Dogman Crane Driver (all cranes) Crane Chaser Rigger Lift Mechanic

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634 6,523 3,062

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Accidents

There were 11 fatalities out of 501 persons injured in the total of 554 accidents reported during the year. Details of the fatalities which occurred are provided elsewhere in this Report (see Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare).

Fork lift trucks predominated in accidents although conveyors and mobile cranes were also significant.

The numbers and percentages of accidents involving various types of lifts and cranes were:

Amusement device Construction crane Conveyor Escalator Factory crane Fork lift truck Excavator Mobile crane Passenger lift Ski-tow and chair lift Other

TOTALS

Scaffolding

cent

6 1 7 1

76 14 20 3 26 5

!82 33 11 2 so 9 10 2 32 6

!34 24 ~~~~~---5-54--------~100

Departmental Scaffolding Inspectors operate in the 8 municipal districts nominated in the Schedule to the Scaffolding Act 1971 , and at the Loy Yang Power Station complex. Inspection of scaffolding in the other 205 municipal districts of the State is carried out by Scaffolding Inspectors appointed by Municipal Councils. An important functioq of the Department's Supervisor of Scaffolding Inspection is the supervision of the manner in which the Council authorities carry out their responsibilities.

Permits and Inspections

In the 8 municipal districts for which the Division of Technical Services is directly responsible, 639 permits were issued for the erection of scaffolding and 7,845 inspections on site were made during the year.

The Inspectorate was active in providing advice to industry through its field activities and office enquiries. This service included the examination of project plans and guidance on the most suitable, safe and efficient means of providing scaffolding.

Appeals and Claims

The Supervisor of Scaffolding Inspection is responsible for hearing appeals from any person aggrieved by any requirement of the Regulations or order of an Inspector and having regard to the intent of the Regulations, is required to make an appropriate determination. Claims which may involve the examination of detailed drawings and computations for large, complex projects totalled 388 for the year.

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Demolition work on the above building has been made safer with the use of the appropriate scaffolding.

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General Approvals

Proposed scaffold designs and materials are thoroughly reviewed by technical staff of the Inspectorate before approval is granted for the manufacture of new scaffolding systems and components.

Frequent discussions are therefore held with designers, manufacturers, importers and others connected with the industry after which equipment is mechanically tested in order to ensure that any design problems may be rectified as quickly as possible and in a manner which will comply with the Regulations and Safety Code requirements.

During the year 25 scaffolding equipment prototypes were submitted to the Supervisor of Scaffolding Inspection for examination and testing. General approval was granted to 19 submissions, which included some for submissions prior to 1981, and a number remained under consideration pending their further development.

Training Courses

During 1981 Inspectors from the Division lectured at training courses held for Scaffolding Inspectors at Yallourn and Warrnambool and conducted examinations for Scaffolders at the Melbourne College of Decoration and the Loy Yang Power Station complex.

Approved courses for Scaffolding Inspectors were also conducted at the Caulfield, Royal Melbourne and Swinburne Institutes of Technology, whilst approved courses for Scaffolders were conducted at the Ballarat, Bendigo, Caulfield, Geelong, Royal Melbourne, Swinburne, and Yallourn Institutes of Technology and Melbourne College of Decoration.

Certification

The Board of Examiners is responsible for the conduct of examinations for persons who desire to qualify as Inspectors or Scaffolders and the issue of appropriate certificates upon successful completion. Certification for Scaffolders covers Class l Pole and Frame Scaffolding and Class 2 - Cantilever and Bracket Scaffolding. Applicants of specific age who satisfy previous experience requirements may obtain a Certificate by examination only, whereas others must also attend training courses conducted at Technical Colleges.

During the year, the Board issued 32 Scaffolding Inspectors' Certificates, 264 Certificates of Competency for Scaffolders and 442 Scaffolders' Permits.

Accidents

During 1981 , 5 fatal accidents occurred within the 8 municipalities administered by the Department, whilst 2 fatal accidents were reported in other municipalities.

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Modem scaffolding designed to provide quick and safe access to working platforms.

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Certificates of Competency

The overall numbers of Certificates of Competency and Learners Permits increased significantly over the previous year. This was due mainly to Certificates and Permits issued under the Lifts and Cranes Act whereas Scaffolding, Welders and Boiler Attendants Certificates and Permits showed a decrease.

The increase in Lifts and Cranes Certification is partly due to the Division's efforts to make the public more aware of the need to become a certificated operator in the interests of industrial safety.

Although the number of applicants for Welding and Boiler Attendants' Certificates of Competency increased over the 1980 figure, the number of Certificates issued was down by a substantial margin due to a lower standard of candidate for examination.

Renewal of Scaffolders' Certificates of Competency together with the automatic followup of a change of ownership of a boiler or pressure vessel will soon be prepared by computer and this new system should bring about a further increase in the efficiency of the Division.

The numbers of Certificates and Permits issued in 1981 were:

Certificates of Competency Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act Lifts and Cranes Act Scaffolding Act

TOTAL

Learners Permits Lifts and Cranes Act Scaffolding Act

TOTAL

Fees collected were as follows:

Boilers and Pressure Vessels Design Approval Fees Boilers and Pressure Vessels Registration Fees Lift [nspection Fees

Fees for Certificates of Competency: (i) Under the provisions of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act (ii) Under the provisions of the Lifts and Cranes Act (iii) Under the provisions of the Scaffolding Act

Fees for Permits to erect Scaffolding Fees for claims under Section 13(2) of the Scaffolding Act

TOTAL

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950 10,455

264

11,669

11,197 442

11,639

$ 32,838.23

l ,548,011.21 387,138.20

57,243.00 202,293.10

16,819.50 193,182.94

6,239.60 2,443,765.78

BUILDING INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE BOARD

The Building Industry Long Service Leave Act 1975 embodies the concept of long service leave for service to the building and construction industry, rather than to an individual employer. The nature of employment in the industry is such that many workers would be unable to establish a period of sufficient service with an employer to qualify for long service leave under the provisions of the Industrial Relations Act 1979.

The Board consists of a Chairman; 2 members representing employer interests; 2 members representing trade union interests; a person having a knowledge of or experience in the investment of monies; and an actuary.

The Board usually holds at least two meetings each month; one to consider matters of general business and the other to consider financial matters.

Legislation

The Building Industry Long Service Leave (Amendment) Act 1981 was passed by Parliament on 11 December 1981 and, except as provided by the Act, came into operation on 22 December 1981. The amending Act made a number of unrelated changes to the Building Industry Long Service Leave Act 1975, which had the effect of improving some aspects of the scheme and its administration, correcting a number of anomalies and extending the scheme to shopfitters. Further details are provided elsewhere in this Report (see Legislation during 1981).

Registrations

Details of registrations as at 31 December 1981 are:

Employers lodging monthly returns Principal Contractors Working Sub·Contractors Working sub-contractors paying Working sub-contractors non-paying

Workers Re~~ist<~red workers

TOTAL

Unregistered workers currently employed Unregistered apprentices currently employed

Number

4,267 5,178

917 3,588

21,488 3,425

2,142 307

The number of Registered Workers and Registered Apprentices in 1981 is less than in 1980, as those workers/apprentices who have been out of the industry for over nine months as at 31 December 1981 (classified as "inactive") are not included.

Any worker who has had no service recorded with the Board for the past nine months loses previous service credits, unless it can be demonstrated that the worker was employed in the building and construction industry or that the absence was due to illness or leave granted by an employer.

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The numbers and percentages of registered workers and apprentices by occupation are:

Occupation Number Percent

Builders Labourer 6,716 27 Carpenter and Joiner 6,590 26 Plumber/Gas fitter 4,392 18 Construction Worker 2,101 8 Painter 1,537 6 Plasterer 1,126 5 Bricklayer 775 4 Slater/Rooftiler 702 3 Other 974 3 TOTALS lOO

The occupational category "other" in the table above includes tilelayers, decorators, stonemasons, bridge/wharf carpenters, drainers, signwriters and foremen.

Although there has been a steady decline in the number of unregistered workers and apprentices in the industry, the Board is still concerned with the number of outstanding registrations.

Entitlements

The Building Industry Long Service Leave Board is liable for payments to workers and working sub-contractors in respect of long service leave entitlements and for reimbursements to employers for long service leave entitlements paid to workers in the industry since I January 1974.

Amendments to the Building Industry Long Service Leave Act 1975, effective from March 1980, have enabled workers who have completed at least ten years continuous service in the building and construction industry, subject to agreement with their employer, to take leave in advance, provided the amount of leave does not exceed the worker's pro rata entitlement at the time of taking the leave.

Payments

During the 12 months ended 31 December 1981 , the number of claims and amounts paid out of the Building Industry Long Service Leave Fund were:

Worker& (or their personal representatives) Working Sub-Contractors EmJ>Iover Reimbursements

Inspections

No. of Claims

Amount $

There has been a substantial increase in the number of inspections during 1981 , compared with previous years, with the majority of inspections relating to the enforcement and policing of the provisions of the Act, especially non-registration and non-payment matters.

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More than 1 ,400 workers and working sub-contractors were interviewed during random on-site inspections, in an effort to locate unregistered workers and employers.

The Board also took legal proceedings against persons for non-registration, non-payment of long service leave charges, non-compliance with lawful orders of Inspectors and surcharge action was taken for the late return of contribution charges.

Details of inspections undertaken during the year ended 31 December 1981 are as follows:

Type of Inspection

Random Site Contribution Payment Registration Entitlement/Reimbursement Prosecution

Investments

Number

1,254 1,213

941 371 123

Percent

31 30 24

9 3 3

lOO

The areas of investment which the Board may pursue are restricted to those authorised under the Superannuation Act 1958. During the year the Board entered into a contract to purchase a building, and accordingly the Board's investment strategy was altered to enable the obligations of the contract to be met.

Activity in Commonwealth Government Securities, Semi-Government Securities, Transferable Deposits and Local Government Authorities was limited as a result of the building purchase and the uncertainty of interest rate changes.

The Board was able to increase its investment in mortgage loans by maintaining competitive interest rates in the commercial mortgage market.

The Board's investments as at 31 December 1981 totalled $21 ,383,603 representing an increase of $4,321,589 from 31 December 1980.

More detailed information concerning the activities of the Building Industry Long Service Leave Board may be found in its Annual Report.

HAIRDRESSERS REGISTRATION BOARD

Administration

The Hairdressers Registration Board, appointed under the Hairdressers Registration Act 1958, is responsible for the registration of hairdressers and hairdressing schools, including the prescription of training courses, the appointment of examiners and the holding of examinations for persons desiring to be registered under the Act.

The Board consists of a Chairman and 9 Members who represent the various interests.

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Registrations

The Board is empowered to issue or cancel certificates of registration for hairdressers and hairdressing schools. During 1981 the Board registered ~88 persons who had completed the appropriate training. Details according to qualifications are:

Ladies' Men's Hairdressing Hairdressing

Apprenticeship 324 33 Private School 449 Interstate/Overseas 58 16

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A further 8 persons with "dual" qualifications from interstate or overseas were registered in both classes of hairdressing without further examination.

During the year the following numbers of hairdressers extended their registration to include another class of hairdressing:

Men's to ladies' hairdressing (inclusive) Ladies' to men's hairdressing

Twelve hairdressers were granted registration as teachers.

Prosecutions

4 93

During the year successful proceedings were taken against 1 person for offences against the Act and Regulations relating to the performance of hairdressing whilst not registered, against 7 hairdressers relating to the performance of hairdressing outside the class for which they were registered, 6 for failing to ensure that a registered hairdresser was in charge of the hairdressing being carried out, and 2 for acts of aiding and abetting offences against the Act.

HOSPITALS REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL

The Hospitals Remuneration Tribunal Act 1978 provides for the establishment of a Hospitals Remuneration Tribunal for the purpose of determining the terms and conditions of engagement, both under contracts of employment and contracts for services, of medical practitioners, including specialists, and of senior executive officers of public hospitals and other such institutions which have been declared for the purposes of the Act by Order in Council.

During February 1981, on an application by the Victorian Hospitals Association, the Tribunal amended the Hospital Resident Medical Officers' Determination by increasing the monetary amount for board and lodgings permitted to be deducted each week from an employee's earnings.

During the same month, the Tribunal increased the Higher Qualification Allowance and implemented the June and September 1980 Quarters National Wage Case Decision into both the Hospital Resident Medical Officers and the Hospital Senior Medical Officers Determinations.

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On 23 February 1981, in giving its reserved decision on the matter of a Ministerial request for an interpretation of the sick leave provisions in the Sessional Medical Officers Determination, the Tribunal declared that the true intent and effect of the provisions do not embrace unfitness for duty as a consequence of delivery of a child by caesarean section.

On 4 June 1981, the Tribunal implemented the December 1980 and March 1981 Quarters National Wage Case decision by increasing the rates in the Hospital Senior Medical Officers and Hospital Resident Medical Officers Determinations by 3.6 per cent.

On 23 June 1981, the Tribunal gave its decision in the matter of an application by the Hospital Administrative Officers Association and the Australian Medical Association for a Determination for executive officers. The Tribunal declared that changes in the work value of Executive Officers occurring over the past 6 years came within the principles of wage fixation and were such that a salary increase was warranted.

The application by the Australian Medical Association for a differentiation in the rates between medically qualified and non-medically qualified Chief Executive Officers was refused.

The Tribunal's decision required further submissions on various matters, which were completed during the year and on 28 September 1981 the Determination was signed by the Tribunal to operate from 23 June 1981. As a result of the further submissions the rates tor Deputy Executive Officers were set at 80 per cent of the Chief Executive Officers rates.

On IS October 1981, on an application from the Hospital Administrative Officers Association, the Chief and Deputy Chief Executive Officers Determination was further amended by removing the reference to Yarrawonga Hospital from Group 8 and placing it into Group 7, resulting in increased wage rates for Executive Officers of that hospital.

On two occasions during the year the Tribunal was notified, pursuant to section 18 of the Act, of industrial disputes involving the dismissal of a Chief Executive Officer and two doctors.

In both matters the Tribunal made certain recommendations to the parties and adjourned the proceedings.

Legislation

The Labour and Industry (Further Amendment) Act 1981 amended the Hospitals Remuneration Tribunal Act to provide that the Tribunal be constituted by the President of the Industrial Rdations Commission of Victoria. The amending Act became operative on 1 November 1981.

From that date the President of the Industrial Relations Commission had jurisdiction in all new applications coming before the Tribunal.

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INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Council, established by the Industrial Safety Advisory Council Act 1960, has the following functions:-

(a)- to enquire into and report to the Minister upon matters referred to it by him; and

(b) to offer to the Minister suggestions with respect to-

(i) methods and procedures for reducing the number and severity of accidents to persons engaged in industry;

(ii) promoting and encouraging the establishment and employment of safe systems of work in all places; and

(iii) the promotion generally of the safety of persons engaged in industry.

One of the Council's objectives of promoting safety awareness in the ethnic workforce resulted in a press advertisement appearing in the "Greek Times" during April I 981.

The Council produced the first pamphlet of a series of four pamphlets aimed at increasing safety awareness in small businesses. Fifteen thousand copies of the pamphlet were distributed through the offices of the National Safety Council of Australia, Victorian Employers' Federation, Victorian Chamber of Manufactures, Department of Productivity, Small Business Development Corporation and Victorian Sawmillers Association.

The Council looked extensively at the provisions of the Industrial Safety Health and Welfare Bill 1981 and made several recommendations for your consideration.

LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION

In accordance with the provisions of the Liquor Control Act, the Commission's aims are to ensure, in the interest of the public generally:

(a) that there is control on the sale, disposal and consumption of alcoholic liquor;

(b) that the nuisance arising from the misuse of alcohol is contained;

(c) that there is an orderly and continuous improvement in and development of facilities and arrangements for the supply of accommodation, meals and liquor to the public;

(d) that the provision for the orderly and economic development and improvement of that supply should also promote a stable and ordered industry; and

(e) that all persons concerned in the supply of accommodation, meals and liquor shall be of good character and have the training skill and capacities necessary to provide an orderly and proper service.

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To facilitate achievement of these objectives, there is provision for the Act to receive such fair, large and liberal construction and interpretation as will best ensure the attainment of the said objectives, and for every power, authority, discretion, jurisdiction and duty conferred or imposed by the Act to be exercised and performed so as by design and intent actively to promote and achieve the outlined objectives.

The Act also provides that the Commission shall from time to time consult the Minister in regard to the existing and proposed activities of the Commission and shall take into account his views as to how the aims of the Act can best be achieved.

Licences

The Act provides for the issue of licences in respect of the sale and disposal of liquor, and in accordance with sections 45 and 46 of the Act, for the granting of annual permits for the consumption of liquor on certain unlicensed premises, being unlicensed clubs, cafes or public halls, or permits for particular functions or occasions on unlicensed premises.

The number of licences as at 31 December 1981 was:

Hotel-keeper ................................................ . Residential .................................................. . Restaurant .................................................. . Cabaret ...................................................... . Theatre ...................................................... . Wholesale Liquor Merchant ............................. . Retail Bottled Liquor ..................................... . Vigneron .................................................... . Cider Tavern ................................................ . Brewer ..................................................... .. Club ......................................................... . Tourist Facility ........................................... .. Australian Wine .......................................... .. Cultural Centre ........................................... .. Canteen ..................................................... . Convention ...................................... ..

TOTALS

632 4

232 43

4 98

554 17 4 4

291 3

11 0 5 1

799 0

113 4 0

16 212 68 0 3

205 17 2 1 2 0

Total

1,431 4

345 47

4 114 766

85 4 7

496 20 13

I 7 I

The number of permits granted for the consumption of liquor on unlicensed premises for the year ended 3Q June 1981 was:

(i) Annual Permits:

Permit

Public Hall ................................................ .. Unlicensed Club .......................................... .. Cafe .......................................................... .

TOTALS

(ii) Permits for Particular Occasions:

Metropolitan .................................................................................................... . Country .......................................................................................................... . TOTAL .......................................................................................................... .

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20,850 14,218 35,068

Licensed Premises

Section 79 of the Act provides that the owner or licensee of any licensed premises shall not rebuild, alter structurally or otherwise, or change in use any part of such premises unless such "variation" is authorized or required by the Commission under Section 80 or 8.1 of the Act.

During the year ended 30 June 1981, 818 applications to alter licensed premises at an estimated value of $20,800,000 were approved by the Commission. These figures relate only to structural variations, not to maintenance, furnishing or equipping of premises.

There were also 608 notices of requirement to carry out remedial work in licensed premises issued by the Commission as well as 400 notices issued by the consent of the licensee following application for transfer of licence.

Licensing Fund Section 155 provides for the establishment of a Licensing Fund to which shall be paid

all fees for licences, certificates, permits or authorities under the Act and all fees, fines, penalties, forfeitures and monies incurred or accruing thereunder. The principal source of revenue is from annual fees payable for the renewal of licences. In most cases, the fee was calculated at 9.per cent of the cost of liquor purchased for the premises for sale and disposal.

Total revenue for the year ended 30 June 1981 was a record $50,845,559 of which $49,525,315 or 97 per cent, came from licence fees.

MOTOR ACCIDENTS BOARD

Administration

The Motor Accidents Act 1973 was brought into operation in parts, and operated in its entirety from 12 February 1974 to establish the first "no fault" insurance scheme in Australasia for persons who sustain injury arising out of the use of a motor car. The scheme is based on the notion of community (sectional) responsibility rather than individual responsibility and generally enables compensation to be paid to all persons who might be so injured, including drivers, passengers, motor cyclists, cyclists and pedestrians, irrespective of fault.

The Act also provides for the establishment of the Motor Accidents Board, constituted by a chairman and two other members appointed by the Governor in Council, to administer the provisions of the Act.

Legislation The Motor Accidents (Amendment) Act 1981 was passed by Parliament on 15 December

1981 and commenced operation on 22 and 23 December 1981.

The amending Act made a number of unrelated changes to the Motor Accidents Act 1973. Major amendments concern the rehabilitation of accident victims, the entitlement to benefits of persons injured in Victoria but treated interstate, and the eligibility to entitlements of persons convicted of driving with a blood alcohol content in excess of .05 per cent. Further details are provided elsewhere in this Report (see Legislation during 1981).

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Benefits

Upon application to the Board, persons may be entitled to the following benefits prescribed by the Act in respect of injuries received as a result of motor vehicle accidents in Victoria occurring on or after 12 February 1974:

(i) 80 per cent of income lost (after tax) for 104 weeks, subject to a prescribed weekly limit of $200; (since 18 December 1979, compensation benefits have been specifically related to loss of earning capacity and the Board now pays an amount which, in its opinion, will adequately compensate the injured person for the deprivation or impairment of earning capacity suffered, or $20,800, whichever is the lesser);

(ii) in the majority of cases, the cost of all reasonable medical, ambulance and hospital expenses (where doctors or hospitals have not entered into agreement with the Board, reimbursements will be to 80 per cent or 70 per cent respectively);

(iii) 80 per cent of reasonable costs of nursing, dental, optical, therapeutic and household help; and

(iv) in the event of death, payments to dependants of five-eighths of the person's net income, subject to a prescribed weekly limit of $156.25 per week for up to 104 weeks, plus 80 per cent for reasonable funeral and household help expenses. Since 18 December 1979, dependants have been entitled to the amount that would have been payable to the deceased had that person survived the accident for a period of at least two years, less any amount paid to the deceased for loss of earning capacity prior to the death.

Payments of these benefits have been non-taxable since 18 December 1979.

The numbers of applications for benefits received for the 12 months ended 30 June in each of the past 4 years in respect of persons killed or injured in road accidents are -

1977178 36,125 1978179 36,380 1979/80 37,853 1980/81 43,018

The benefits paid during the year ended 30 June 1981 in respect of such injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents,that occurred during the period 12 February 1974 to 30 June 1981 amounted to $52,056,320.

The sharp increase in applications received for the 1980/81 year was caused principally by the provisions of Section 5 of the Workers Compensation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1979. This amendment became law on 1 December 1979 and imposed an obligation on the Motor Accidents Board to reimburse employers or Workers Compensation Insurers in respect of their liability for "journey" motor accidents under Section 8(2) of the Workers Compensation Act 1958.

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WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD

Administration

The Workers Compensation Board acts as a tribunal which adjudicates on all disputes and other matters arising out of claims under the Workers Compensation Act 1958.

The Board is constituted under Section 80 of the Act and at 31 December 1981 comprises five divisions, each of which consists of a judicial member, being a Judge of the County Court, as chairman, with 2 lay members appointed by the Governor in Council. One lay member is selected from a panel of 3 nominated by the insurers and the Victorian Employers' Federation to represent insurers. The other is selected from a panel of 3 nominated by the Victorian Trades Hall Council to represent workers. Details on the operations of the Board were provided in the Annual Report for 1978.

The Act provides generally for the obligation of employers to obtain a policy of accident insurance or indemnity for their liability to pay compensation, in the event of injury or disease, to their workers (although the employer is not obliged to be insured for the first $500.00 of his liability). The vast majority of claims for workers compensation are settled without dispute by the employer or insurance company. Disputed claims are submitted to the Board for determination. The Board deals with only a small proportion of the total number of claims made each year and of approximately 250,000-300,000 claims made in any year, only some 10,000-15,000 might come before the Board.

There are several principal types of claims which are submitted to the Board for determination. The details of such Applications and Notices submitted during the past three years are:

Contested matters Summary List (liability admitted) Miscellaneous*

1979

8,460 1,042

66 ~~~---~------~----·~--··--·~-·~--~---~--~--~---------

Totals

1980

10,226 1,013

124

1981

12,449 866 101

*Miscellaneous claims made within the ambit of statutes other than the Workers Compensation Act 1958 (see Annual Report for 1978).

The number of contested matters lodged with the Board again increased significantly during 1981, while the number of matters disposed of increased marginally. It is a matter of great concern to the Board that the period of delay in finalizing claims is increasing and is at present 19-20 months.

Details of claims disposed of during the past three years:-

Summary List (liability admitted) Actual contests Settlements approved by the Board Dealt with in Chambers

Totals

1979

1,656 271

5,949 783

/980 /98/

1,657 271

7,844 992

10.764

These figures reflect an increased rate of through-put by the five divisions of the Board; however it is still not possible to keep pace with the intake of new matters coming to the Board.

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Legislation

The Workers Compensation (Amendment) Act 1981 introduced a Division into the principal Act dealing with industrial deafness and provided for other matters including recompenses from the Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund, benefits payable for injuries occurring outside Victoria and the appointment of a nominal defendant in respect of the industrial disease provisions.

The Workers Compensation (Insurers Guarantee and Compensation Supplementation Fund) Act 1981 allows the Treasurer to transfer excess funds up to an amount of $35,000,000 to the Consolidated Fund, where appropriate.

The Workers Compensation (Actions) Act 1981 clarifies the law in relation to workers compensation and common law claims and the assessment of compensation in Victoria where compensation or damages has already been received outside Victoria.

Further details on the above legislation can be found elsewhere in the Report (see Legislation during 1981).

WORKERS COMPENSATION CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL

In the Report of the Board of Inquiry into Workers Compensation presented to the Governor of Victoria on 1 March 1977, His Honour Judge C. W. Harris proposed major long-term changes in the workers' compensation system in Victoria. However, it became apparent that, until such time as those proposals may be implemented, the Workers Compensation Act required close examination with several matters needing immediate attention.

A Workers Compensation Consultative Council was therefore appointed in March I 979 to provide advice on the operation of the principal legislation. Membership of the Council includes the State Insurance Commissioner and representatives of the Australian Medical Association (Victorian Branch), Health Commission of Victoria, Insurance Brokers' Council of Australia,, Insurance Council of Australia, Law Institute of Victoria, National Safety Council of Australia (Victorian Division), Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Victorian Bar Council, Victorian Congress of Employer Associations, Victorian Trades Hall Council, Workers Compensation Board and the Workers Compensation Insurers Advisory Committee, together with the Secretary for Labour and Industry.

The Council., which provides a forum for discussion but is not a decision-making body, met twice during the year.

CONFERENCES

Departments of Labour Advisory Committee

The Committee, comprising the Permanent Heads of the State Labour Departments and the three Commonwealth Departments of Employment and Youth Affairs, Industrial Relations and Science and Technology met three times during the year.

The first meeting for the year was held in Melbourne on 19-20 February. Consideration was given to matters listed for discussion at the coming Conference of Commonwealth and State Ministers of Labour and papers prepared for that meeting on skills shortages, review of industrial relations systems, and the Committee of Enquiry into Technological Change in Australia. Occupational safety and health matters were also discussed.

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Perth was the venue for the second conference which was held on 21-22 May. Discussions included general developments in industrial relations, occupational safety and health, employment and training and international labour matters.

The third meeting was held in Melbourne on 2-3 September. Matters considered included topics listed for discussion at the Darwin Conference of Commonwealth and State Ministers of Labour. Other subjects discussed included employment opportunities for the handicapped, employee participation and international labour matters. Papers were prepared for the Labour Ministers Conference on Wage Fixation Principles and Trade Training Review.

State Ministers of Labour

The State Ministers for Employment and Labour met in Townsville on 23 July. Discussions concerned the review of the Australian industrial relations systems, wage indexation, shorter working week, trading hours, training, workers compensation and other matters. The meeting expressed grave concern about the level of industrial unrest in Australia and as a result the Commonwealth acceded to the State Ministers' request for a meeting of Commonwealth and State Ministers.

Commonwealth and State Ministers of Labour

The first conference for the year was held in Hobart on 6 March. Discussions concerned trade training/skills shortages, review of industrial relations systems, employment matters, Commonwealth/State Apprenticeship Committee, Committee of Enquiry into Technological Change, Australia-Japan relations, and the Bureau of Labour Market Research.

The Ministers met for a second time on 18 September at Canberra. Discussions included matters of industrial relations, manpower and training, occupational safety and health, International Labour Office and technological change. Industrial relations matters considered included the Wage Fixation Principles and the National Inquiry into Wage Determination/Industrial Relations. Occupational safety and health matters considered included the need for continuance of the National Consultative Committee on Occupational Safety and Health and the Task Force into Occupational Superannuation.

Commonwealth and State Ministers

Commonwealth and State Ministers met on 13 August for discussions relating to wage determination and industrial relations matters.

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION

International Labour Conference

The 67th Session of the International Labour Conference was held in Geneva in June 1981, with nearly 1,900 government, employer and worker delegates and advisers, from 137 countries in attendance.

The Conference created new labour standards in three areas; adopted a Report of its Committee on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations, which examined the extent to which member States had fulfilled their obligations under ILO Standards; updated the ILO Declaration concerning the Policy of Apartheid in South Africa; adopted four Resolutions and continued its examination of the Organisation's structure. It also elected members of the ILO Governing Body for a three year term.

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New International Labour Standards

Convention No. 154: Collective Bargaining 1981 Recommendation No. 163: Collective Bargaining 1981

The Conference adopted a Covention and a Recommendation concerning the promotion of free and voluntary collective bargaining at all levels.

Convention No. 155: Occupational Safety and Health 1981 Recommendation No. 164: Occupational Safety and Health 1981

The Conference adopted a Convention and Recommendation concerning occupational safety and health, aimed at laying the foundation for a national policy, branching out towards undertakings, ensuring the progressive establishment of a coherent and comprehensive prevention system.

Convention No. 156: Workers With Family Responsibilities 1981 Recommendation No. 165: Workers With Family Responsibilities 1981

The Conference adopted a Convention and Recommendation providing measures to ensure equality of opportunity and treatment for both men and women workers with family responsibilities.

The ILO has now adopted 156 Conventions although many of these are not applicable to the Australian situation or are now closed to ratification. Australia has ratified 43 Conventions to date.

Standards in Preparation

The Conference also held its first discussion on proposed standards concerning the maintenance of workers' rights in social security and on termination of employment at the initiative of the employer. It is proposed that the text on these two standards will be put before the 1982 Conference for final decision.

Membership

Equatorial Guinea joined the ILO on 30 January 1981 thus increasing the total membership of the organisation to 145 countries.

Application of Standards

Ratifications of ILO Conventions number 4,917 including 41 ratifications between July 1980 to 30 June 1981.

The 1981 Conference expressed satisfaction at continuing efforts made by governments to ensure compliance with ratified Conventions, 74 cases of changes in law and practice having been recorded in the 12 months preceding the 1981 Conference.

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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Accommodation

The commencement of the industrial Relations Act 1979, on I November 1981, signalled the start of business by the Industrial Relations Commission. The offices of the Commission opened on the 9th Floor of Nubrik House at 271 William Street Melbourne, with the Court Room on the 5th Floor of Nubrik House, formerly used by the Industrial Appeals Court, being used by the Commission in both Court Session and Full Session.

It is anticipated that the Conciliation and Arbitration Boards and Secretariat will move from their present location at 500 Bourke Street Melbourne, to be accommodated in the same building as the Commission when a suitable permanent location has been arranged.

The Mildura regional office changed its address during the year. However, the change was due to a renumbering in the street rather than a physical move.

The Warrnambool regional office experienced a relocation from 214 Koroit Street to l66C Koroit Street.

Departmental Offices

Departmental offices are located as follows:

City of Melbourne

Department of Labour and Industry (Head Office) Division of Administration Division of Industrial Relations Division of Inspection Services Division of Technical Services Legal Branch Research and Evaluation Branch

Phone No.

500 Bourke Street ..................................... :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602 8111 Office of the Building Industry Long Service Leave Board

478 Albert Street, East Melbourne*....................................... 662 1322 Hairdressers Registration Board

437 St. Kilda Road........................................................... 26 5943 Industrial Relations Commission

271 W illiam Street . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 1981 Liquor Control Commission

232 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne..................................... 418 1211 Motor Accidents Board

35 Spring Street............................................................... 653 1111 Workers Compensation Board

570 Bourke Street .. . . . .... .. . .. .... .. . . . . . ..... . .. . . . .. .. .. .. . . .. . . .... .. . .. . 67 8561

*The Board is to occupy this address from 1 March 1982

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Regional

Regional Centre Address

Ballarat, 3350 ... State Public Offices, Cnr. Mair and Doveton Streets

Bendigo, 3550 ............... Public Offices, Hargreaves Street (P.O. Box 107)

Bentleigh, 3204 ............ 261 Centre Road (P.O. Box 122)

Box Hill, 3128 .............. 6 Watts Street (P.O. Box 280) .......

Castlemaine, 3450 ... Old Police Station, 37 Hargraves Street (P.O. Box 204)

Dandenong, 3175 .... 106 Foster Street (P.O. Box 320)

Geelong, 3220 ......... State Public Offices. Cnr. Little Malop and Fenwick Streets (P.O. Box 1143)

Horsham. 3400 .............. State Public Offices, 21 McLachlan Street (P.O. Box 484)

Mildura, 3500 ............... State Public Offices, 253 Eleventh Street (P.O. Box 498)

Preston, 3072 ................ 2 Cramer Street (P.O. Box ui I) ...............

Sale, 3850 .................... Room 10, Ground Floor, Macalister Court, 67-69 Macalister Street (P.O. Box 263)

Shepparton, 3630 ........... State Public Offices, Cnr. Welsford and Vaughan Streets (P.O. Box 358)

Sunshine. 3020 .............. First Floor, 25 Devonshire Road (P.O. Box 159)

Traralgon, 3844 ............. 71 Hotham Street ..................................

Loy Yang Building Site .......................... Wangaratta, 3677 ........... First Floor. National Mutual Building, Cnr.

Ovens and Reid Streets (P.O. Box 161)

\Varragul, 3820 .............. State Public Offices, Smith Street (P.O. Box 319)

Warrnambool, 3280 ........ State Public Offices, 166C Koroit Street (P.O. Box 410)

Sup.I.F.S. l.F.S. I.B.P.V. I. I.. C. A.S.S.J. I.S.

Supervising Inspector of Factories and Shops Inspector of Factories and Shops

*

Inspector of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Inspector of Lifts and Cranes Assistant Supervisor of Scaffolding Inspection Inspector of Scaffolding Vi sited once per fortnight from Traralgon

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Staff Phone No.

Sup.I.F.S. 37 0666 I.F.S. (2) I.B.P.V. I.L.C.

Sup.I.F.S. 43 8866 I.F.S. I.B.P.V. I.L.C.

Sup.l.F.S. 557 5841 I.F.S. (4)

Sup.I.F.S. 88 9294 I.F.S. (5)

l.F.S. 72 1296

Sup.LF.S. (2) 792 1433 l.F.S. (8) Sup.I.F.S. 26 4676 I.F.S. (3) I.B.P.V. l.L.C.

LF.S. 82 2039

I.F.S. 23 1684

Sup.I.F.S. 478 4133 I.F.S. (5) 478 4543

I.F.S. 44 2598

LF.S. 21 3722 LB.P.V.

Sup.LF.S. 311 6341 l.F.S. (5) 311 6273

Sup.I.F.S. 74 6000 I.F.S.(2) I.B.P.V. I.L.C. A.S.S.I. I.S. 71 0469 Sup.I.F.S. 21 6344 I.F.S. (2) 21 6090 I.L.C.

!.F.S. * 23 2215

I.F.S. 62 2514

Research and Evaluation Branch

This comparatively new Branch (established May 1979) comprises the following Sections:

Library

The library was established in 1979 to serve all sections of the Department.

The library received 100 publications on inter-library loans for use by Departmental staff and lent 87 publications to other libraries. Book loans to staff during the year numbered 783. During' the year 303 books and reports were acquired, bringing the total library stock at 31 December 1981 to 1940 monographs and pamphlets and 123 periodical titles. 500 Direct enquiries, from both staff and outside users were answered, and eleven library bulletins were issued.

Publicity and Promotion Section

This Section is responsible for the effective communication of information relating to the Department's activities particularly with respect to industrial safety and rural safety. This is achieved through the use of a variety of mediums including

(a) training and education programmes; (b) publications; (c) displays; (d) maintenance of a safety film library; and (e) provision of an advisory and reference service on occupational and rural

safety.

1981 saw a continuing improvement in the range and quality of the Department's publicity and promotional activities, further details of which are recorded elsewhere in this Report (see Industrial Safety and Rural Safety).

Research Section

The Research Section has the primary function of preparing information and reports on labour affairs in general, relevant to the operations of the Department in its dealings with the public, the Government, trade unions, employers' organizations and other Government Departments and Agencies.

The activities of the Section during 1981 included:-

(a) International Labour Organization Affairs; (b) information and reports on labour matters generally; (c) preparation of the Department's Weekly Newsletter; (d) preparation of the Department's Annual Report; (e) secretarial duties for various Ministerial and Departmental committees,

meetings and conferences; (f) preparation of answers to Parliamentary questions; and (g) representation on various Inter-Departmental committees.

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The duties for Ministerial and Departmental committees increased in 1981 over previous years following the appointment of the Committee for Review of the Shop Trading Hours Provisions of the Labour and Industry Act in July 1981.

Further details of the Committee are provided elsewhere in this Report. (See Shop Trading Hours).

Evaluation Section

This Section has the responsibility for the on-going evaluation of the Department's strategies, programmes, organization and methods. The Section is comprised of the Methods Officer and the Senior Evaluation Officer.

In the methods area major activities for 1981 were:

(a) examination of the Department's information systems as part of noncorporate issues stemming from the 1978 Corporate Management Review some of the outcomes being:

introduction of word processing equipment into the Administration Division

- approval to computerise certain records management facilities . purchase and installation of mail handling machinery;

(b) in conjunction with the E.D.P. Officer, a feasibility study for computerising the printing and registration systems of the new Industrial Relations Commission;

(c) extension of microfilm use in areas of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs; and

(d) document design in various Divisions including the feasibility of combining the documentation from other Departments for registering small businesses.

In the evaluation area major activities during 1981 included:

(a) reviewing the effectiveness of Departmental strategies for Lifts and Cranes;

(b) evaluating the options for the Certificate of Competency programme for Lifts and Cranes operators; and

(c) options for office layout.

In addition, this Section assumed responsibility for co-ordinating the development and implementation of the Department's Corporate Plan.

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Corporate Management Review

Following consideration of the report and recommendations of the joint Department of Labour and Industry and Public Service Board Review Team, you agreed to management's recommendation that the Department embark on the formation of the Corporate Plan and implementation of a corporate approach to management. The Department's first Corporate Plan came into operation on I July 1981.

The Corporate Plan sets out the objectives, strategies, action plans (necessary actions, the timing and priorities of actions required and officers responsible) and indicators of effectiveness for the Department at the Corporate, Executive, Divisional and Sectional levels.

A system for the measurement and monitoring of effectiveness at the Corporate, Divisional and Sectional levels was developed. At the Corporate level a pilot study was designed and carried out, with the co-operation of the staff of the Division of Inspection Services, to assess the Department's overall performance in achieving conformity to prescribed standards for industrial safety, health and welfare. The results produced by the pilot study were significant and a paper on the findings was prepared.

At the Divisional and Sectional levels, effectiveness control was exercised by means of internal auditing. Check-lists were designed for assessing the degree of success in meeting the objectives set for various Sections within each of the Divisions. ''Effectiveness control checks" are to be carried out regularly at three monthly intervals. The first of the control checks was completed in December 1981. The results obtained from the control checks have proved useful as a major input for the updating and refinement of the Corporate Plan and in identifying bottleneck areas where corrective actions are required.

Legal Branch The Legal Branch faced a new challenge with the transfer of responsibility for admin

istration of various Acts from the Chief Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Industry, during 1979, and no longer has a specialised role in a limited area of the law.

The function of the Branch is to provide legal advice on problems associated with the Acts administered by the Department of Labour and Industry and the Ministries of Consumer Affairs and Employment and Training and to prepare and conduct cases relating to alleged breaches of those Acts administered by the Department and the Ministries.

The Branch also prepares and conducts cases before the Industrial Relations Commission, and acts for statutory officers and tribunals within the Department's administration when the activities of those officers or tribunals are challenged in the Supreme Court.

An additional area of responsibility involves preparation and conduct of cases before the Market Court, and conduct of litigation on behalf of consumers where the Director of Consumer Affairs institutes or defends an action which is considered to be in the public interest.

During the twelve months preceding 31 December 1981 the Legal Branch processed a total of 802 prosecutions for the Department and the Ministry, including a record 128 dangerous machinery prosecutions and 247 shop trading prosecutions.

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Personnel Functions

Staff Ceilings

In May 1981, the Government decided that, as an interim measure pending the outcome of investigations into Government spending, recruitment to the Public Service was to be restrained. All proposals to recruit from outside the Public Service were considered by the Manpower Advisory Committee and recruitment was authorised to proceed only where the Committee was satisfied that such recruitment was limited to urgent or essential needs, high priority Government programs, or activities which were critical for the efficient functioning of the Department. The numbers of staff employed gradually decreased during the period of the restraint ( 448 in May, 428 in September) and considerable strain was placed on the administration of the Department due to the staff shortages. Controls on outside recruitment were lifted in October and the Department is once again able to fill vacancies which are vital to the efficient functioning of its various Divisions. The Premier has stressed that Departments must operate strictly within their manpower budgets and that outside recruitment should only be made when it is essential. The Manpower Advisory Committee is monitoring all outside recruitment and has been empowered by the Premier to reimpose controls on individual Departments if necessary.

Safety

The Departmental Safety Committee was active during the year and considered a number of matters relevant to the prevention of accidents and the development of safe working conditions within the Department. These included the following:

Personal Protective Equipment

Following continued investigations into the need for safety footwear to be provided for field investigation staff, additional funds were sought from Treasury for this purpose. It was determined that protective footwear would be provided where it was demonstrated staff were at risk.

Fire Precautions and Emergency Procedures

Instructions concerning fire and other emergency situations were prepared and distributed to staff in the Department's Head Office at 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Floor Wardens have been appointed and staff on individual floors have taken part in evacuation exercises.

The First Aid Room at the Department's Head Office has been furnished with the necessary basic equipment and a monitoring system has been established for persons needing treatment or attention in the room.

A national alert was issued during the year concerning first-aid dressings made in certain Asian countries which were found to contain organisms which can kill or cause serious illness. Departmental first-aid kits were examined, but none were found to contain the contaminated dressings.

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Identification of Hazards

Various potential safety hazards were identified within Departmental offices during the year and appropriate action was taken to remedy these.

Smoking Policy

The Committee met to consider its views in relation to a proposed Public Service Board policy on smoking within the Victurian Public Service.

Cancer Screening for Women

Female staff of the Department attended a voluntary cancer screening program conducted by the Senior Medical Officer, Public Service Medical Centre.

Immunisation against rubella was also available where requested.

Accident Statistics

The Committee monitors the frequency and severity of injuries to its staff and, for this purpose, maintains statistics on the Serious Injury Frequency Rate (S.I.F.R.). A serious injury is one which results in an absence from work for 24 hours or longer and the S.I.F.R. shows the number of injuries per million man hours worked. These rates are calculated in accordance with the Standards Association of Australia Code.

The S.I.F.R. for the past 5 years has been:

Year 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981

Serious Injury Frequency Rate 19.7 14.6 23.5 22.8 24.6

The Department's policy is to attempt to keep the S.I.F.R. as low as possible and at least comparable with other similar organizations. A target frequency rate of 20 has been set and Divisional Safety Committees have been encouraged to take all possible steps to reduce accidents.

Staff Development Activities

In February 1981, an analysis of staff training and development requirements was undertaken within the Department.

The response to the distributed questionnaires was encouraging and as a result of the analysis, many Departmental training programmes were conducted during 1981. These programmes included the following:

Five Induction Courses Seven Public Relations Programmes

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Four Supervision Courses Four Public Speaking Courses One Job Instruction Course Two Report Writing Courses Three Efficient Reading Courses Two Special Courses for Special Youth Employment Personnel Two Time Management Courses Shorthand and Typing Tests.

In addition to these programmes, a number of officers attended Public Service Board courses and seminars such as Pre-Retirement Planning Seminars and Customer Contact courses.

A Departmental Study Leave Policy has been developed and promulgated for the information of those officers wishing to apply for part-time study leave.

One officer of the Department attended the Management Development Programme at the Australian Administrative Staff College at Mt. Eliza.

Meetings were held in various Regional Centres during the year to acquaint officers with the availability of staff development resources in country locations.

The policy of staff rotation was extended from base-grade Administrative Officers to certain clerical staff during 1981.

Four Departmental Officers successfully completed the St. John Ambulance First Aid Course conducted at St. John Ambulance Headquarters.

Special Youth Employment Training Programme

The Department was invo1 ved with two intakes during 1981 , providing training for 12 young people for periods of 17 weeks per person. All of these trainees were given the opportunity to attend the Public Service Board's Clerical and Typing Tests during their training period, resulting in one of the trainees being employed in an established vacancy within the Department.

Work Experience Programme

A total of 59 students from 34 secondary schools participated in the Work Experience Programme within the Department during 1981. The Programme has proven not only to be of benefit to students, but also to the Department, as students gained an understanding of the working environment while the Department was assisted in its typing, stenographic and clerical duties.

Special Projects

The position of Senior Research Officer (Special P~.:ojects) was created to provide specialist policy assistance and advice to senior management on activities not falling within the responsibility of existing Branches or Divisions of the Department. The Officer also provides advice on the activities of statutory bodies which are responsible to yourself but which are outside the Department.

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Following the appointment of the Senior Research Officer (Special Projects) in May 1981, responsibility for the Department's legislation programme passed to this area and during the Spring Session of Parliament a record nine Bills were prepared and introduced by yourself. Eight of these Bills subsequently passed all stages and received Royal Assent.

A further responsibility assumed by this office was membership of the Regulation Review Unit of the State Co-ordination CounciL The principal function of this Unit is to consider and report to the State Co-ordination Council on the need for a continuing regulation review mechanism which might further the Government's objective to reduce the cost burden of regulation on business and the community.

Overseas Visits

Mr E. J. Bums, Assistant Director, Division of Technical Services visited the U.S.A. and Hong Kong during the year. Details of the visits are outlined elsewhere in this Report (see Technical Services).

Personnel Movement

Mr M. S. Jeans retired from the office of Secretary for Labour and Industry on 10 April 1981 after a distinguished career which spanned more than 45 years.

Mr P. F. Prior, the former Deputy Secretary, was appointed to the office of Secretary for Labour and Industry on 12 May 1981.

Mr W. R. Donohoe, formerly an Assistant Secretary, was appointed as Deputy Secretary on 13 November 1981.

Mr A. M. Coulthard, formerly an officer of the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Youth Affairs, was appointed to the office of Senior Research Officer (Special Projects) on 29 April 1981.

Awards

Mr M. S. Jeans, the former Secretary for Labour and Industry, had the Companion of the Imperial Service Order (LS.O.) conferred upon him in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 1981.

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STATISTICAL INFORMATION

DEFINITIONS ............................................................................. . STATE REGIONAL BOUNDARIES ................................................. .. REGISTRATION OF FACTORIES AND SHOPS-

Table I.-Trade and Regional Classification of Factories Registered during 1981 and Persons Employed Therein ............................. .

Table H.--Trade and Regional Classification of Shops Registered during 1981 and Persons Employed Therein ............................ ..

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS-Table IlL--Operation of Wages Boards and Conciliation and Arbitration

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Boards in 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Table IV. --Analysis of Prosecutions Taken during 1981..................... 84

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE-Table V .--Inspection Activities during 1981 .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 85

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-Table VI. -Staff Employed in the Department at 31 December 1981 . .. .. 85 Table Vll.-Departmental Expenditure and Revenue, 1980-81 ........... ... 86

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Definitions

The following definitions apply to the Tables included in this Part:

"Factory" - A factory is defined by the Labour and Industry Act as being "any premises or place where any manufacturing process is carried on and where-

(a) two or more persons are directly or indirectly employed in such process (whether on their own account or behalf or for hire or reward); or

(b) if- ..................................................................................... .

(ii) steam water gas oil or electric power (exceeding .4 kilowatts) is used in any manufacturing process; or

(iv) any process is used involving mixing or pasting or smelting in connexion with the manufacture or repair of electric accumulators or involving the use of a compound of lead; or

(v) any bread or pastry is made or baked for trade or sale or any confectionery or cereal food for human consumption is prepared or manufactured for trade or sale; or

(vi) fish or poultry are prepared for trade or sale by wholesale-

one or more persons is so employed-

and includes any premises or place where electricity is generated or mechanically transformed for the supply of heat or light or power or where coal gas is made and any clay pit or quarry worked in connexion with and occupied by the occupier of any pottery or brickyard; but does not include any part of a poultry farm where poultry are not dressed for trade or sale by wholesale''.

''Shop'' A shop is defined by the Labour and Industry Act as being ''any building or place or portion of a building or place or any stall tent vehicle or pack in which goods are exposed or offered for sale by retail, and includes any rooms of hairdressers or barbers, boot repairers' shops, the rooms of dyers and clothes cleaners commonly known as dyers' shops and clothes cleaners' shops and of agents of any such dyer or clothes cleaner, lending libraries, undertakers' establishments and rooms of tailors or photographers''.

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TABLE I.- TRADE AND REGIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF FACTORIES REGISTERED DURING 1981 AND PERSONS EMPLOYED THEREIN

Class of Industry

A. Treatment of Non· Metalliferous Mine and Quarry Products

B. Bricks, Pottery, Glass, &c.

C. Chemicals, Dyes, Explosives, Paints, OlJs and Grease

D. Jndustrial Metals; Machines, Conveyances

E. Precious Metals, Jewellery aod Pll!te

F. Textile and Te<tile Goods (No! Dress)

G. Skins and Leather (Not Clothing or Footwear)

H. Clotlring (except Knitted)

J. 1. Bread Bakeries

1. 2. Other Food, Drink and Tobacco

K. Sawmills, Joinery Works, Wood Turning and Carving

L. Furniture of Wood, Bedding, &c.

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Paper, Stationery, Printing, Bookbinding. &c.

Rubber

Musical Instruments P. Mbcellaneoos Products

Q. Heat. Light and Power

Totals

Melbourne

Numbttrof Employees

~t:;·t ~@ ~~ ~ 217 2 613

166 3 259

1 .:: 1 ~

348 2 961

769 4 028

315 8 673 2 379 11 052

7 250 96 627 21 709 118 336

149 898 398 I 296

498 7 148 6 473 13 621

117 I 035 588 1 623

I 339 7 924 20 701 28 625

314 1 876 946 2 822

1 099 18 533 8 220 26 753

723 5 203 1 035 6 238

816 4 743 I 389 6 132

S97 15 168

109 5 191

10 49

890 14 049

39 885

4 573

1 023

19 741

6 214

58

6 727 20 776

201 I 086

14 948 193 874 77 488 271 362

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Number of Employees

~ 40 982

10 496

13 1 433

476 9 74!

2 12

29 579

3 27

24 352

25 107

128 942

109 501

23 71

27

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315

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69 1 051

64 560

108 1 541

974 10 715

I 13

535 I 114

30

181 1 533

63 170

294 1 236

250 751

24 95

104

10

115

513

39

430

86

962 16 081 3 796 19 877

South Western

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23

184

284 1 216

I

I

208

18 387

15 46

64 2 025

59 412

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15 199

147 I 363

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115 323

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462 849

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116 528

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75

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j 30 273

'15 316

91

365 3 432

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9 57

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16 107

92 840

80 721

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12

177

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14 330

4 95

441 3 873

2 6

162 41.b

68 125

182 295

30 137

245 1 085

32 753

21 49

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146

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TABLE I.- TRADE AND REGIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF FACTORIES REGISTERED DURING 1981 AND PERSONS EMPLOYED THEREIN-continued

Wimmera

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Class of Industry Employees Employees Employees

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A. Treatment of Non-Metalliferous Mine and Quarry Products 13 66 4 70 16 70 4 74 41 210 25 235 20 78 13 91

B. Bricks, Pottery, Glass, &c. 2 21 1 22 5 26 6 32 10 66 39 105 4 20 I 21

C. Chemicals, Dyes, Explosives, Paints, Oils and Grease 3 32 4 36 3 21 I 22 11 34 4 38 2 7 2

-.1 D. Industrial Metals, Machines, Conveyances 246 I 025 141 I 166 210 785 133 918 403 2 439 482 2 921 364 I 451 296 I 747 ~ E. Precious Metals. Jewellery and Plate - - I 2 2 2 21 3 24

F. Textile and Textile Goods (Not Dress) . 2 130 47 117 6 7 3 10 17 564 471 1 035 11 81 !56 237

G. Skins and Leather (Not Clothing or Footwear) I 9 9 I 4 4 6 103 78 181

H. Clothing (except Knitted) 9 25 167 192 12 30 43 73 29 282 669 951 30 61 305 366

J I. Bread Bakeries 15 69 16 85 19 71 17 88 27 125 22 147 20 51 25 76

J. 2. Other Food, Driok and Tobacco 50 166 37 203 80 880 288 I 168 !58 I 573 341 I 914 117 2 959 780 3 739

K. SawmHJs, Joinery Works, Wood Turning and Carving 41 133 37 170 31 128 12 140 72 285 30 315 66 469 54 523

L. Furniture of Wood, Bedding, &c. 6 18 I 19 6 10 3 13 22 45 81 76 13 31 50 81

M. Paper, Stationery, Printing. Bookbinding, &c. 10 54 5 59 11 91 26 117 21 275 105 380 19 279 43 322

N. Rub her 3 34 1 35 4 18 2 20 9 189 86 275 4 13 13

0. Musical Instruments

P. Miscellaneous Products 8 22 33 55 12 23 11 34 19 120 24 144 20 134 172 306

Q. Heat, Light and Power 1 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 1

Totals 410 I 806 494 2 300 419 2 168 550 2718 847 6 313 2 407 8 720 694 5 660 1 902 7 562

TABLE I.-TRADE AND REGIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF FACfORIES REGISTERED DURING 1981 AND PERSONS EMPLOYED THEREIN. continued

Number of Number of Number of Number of

Class of Industry Employees Employus Employees Employees

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A. 9 98 5 103 13 31 7 38 11 250 9 259 429 4 717 501 5 218

B. Bricks, Pottery, Gla.~s. &c. 4 22 5 27 5 28 7 35 4 6 I 7 230 4 283 908 5 191

c. Chemicals, Dyes, Explosives, Paints, Oils and Grease 3 61 8 69 1 1 I 3 251 I 252 362 !0 788 2 526 13 3!4

D. lndustrial Metals, Machines, Conveyances 204 I 024 206 I 230 219 752 674 I 426 355 2 063 582 2 645 10 376 120 555 25 785 146 340 -.1

E. Precious MetaJs, JeweUery and Plate !59 407 1 352 Vt - - - 2 7 3 10 945

F. Textile and Textile Goods (Not Dress) . 5 742 372 1 114 6 18 15 33 6 81 434 515 593 9 812 8 783 18 595

G. Skins and Leather (Not Clothing or Footwear) 1 3 2 5 4 4 4 8 I I 3 4 146 I 249 748 1 997

H. Clothing (except Knitted) 11 72 436 508 8 15 84 99 22 74 525 599 I 539 9 335 24 755 34 090

J. 1. Bread Bakeries 15 81 27 108 10 46 58 104 14 128 20 148 490 2 707 1 230 3 937

J. 2. Other Food, Drink and Tobacco 74 I 061 !55 l 216 59 622 140 762 69 769 Ill 880 I 990 30 370 lO 829 41 199

K. SawmiUs, Joinery Works, Wood Turning and Carving 43 537 34 571 63 614 49 663 56 360 33 393 I 343 9 363 I 682 11 045

L. Furniture of Wood, Bedding, &c. 14 68 12 80 12 20 6 26 11 27 11 38 949 5 067 1 551 6 618

M. Paper. Stationery. Printing, Bookbinding, &c. 11 204 72 276 10 43 16 59 16 I 068 72 l 140 I 052 17 768 5 071 22 839

N, Rubber 5 12 I 13 3 12 2 14 6 15 5 20 152 5 545 I 137 6 682

0. Musical Instruments - - - - - - - - - - 11 52 9 61

P. Miscellaneous Products 6 44 90 24 13 101 7 108 1 047 7 256

Q. Heat, Light and Power

NOTE-The figures shown in the above table are not intenckd to acrurarely reflect the employment situation in factories in Victoria. Procedures used in the compilation of this information sometimes produce figures which dijjer from current employment trends in particular industries in some regions.

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Foodstuffs-A. Grocers 714 2 181 2 378 4 559 58 175 235 410 29 88 78 166 31 88 99 187 B. Butchers 1 123 2 117 623 2 740 88 178 52 230 101 26 127 ss 106 30 136 c. Fish 398 480 399 879 29 29 24 53 13 13 26 12 12 14 26 D. Bsead, Cakes and Confectionery . 2144 2 689 4 194 6 883 145 183 353 536 64 133 197 67 74 106 180 E. Dairy Produce, Cooked Meats 258 296 462 758 7 7 16 23 6 8 14 5 5 9 14 F. Fruit and Vegetables . 625 793 775 I 568 28 44 46 90 19 24 43 19 27 29 56 G. Others 3 390 7 646 10 168 17 814 252 434 689 I 123 260 430 690 !36 241 403 644

Hairdressen and/or Tobacconists-H. Hairdresser. I 777 1 395 2 736 4 131 ll7 71 179 250 63 44 87 131 55 30 86 116

--.1 Jewellery-0'1 ]. Jewellery 561 633 957 1 590 32 41 67 108 23 28 33 61 26 26 48 74

Clothing, Drapery, &c.-K. Clothing . 2174 3 042 7 404 10 446 !89 144 473 617 85 175 424 115 149 355 504 L. Footwear--Sales 543 623 I 196 I 819 29 40 109 149 25 29 77 16 25 46 71 M. Footwear-Repairs 210 274 116 390 10 6 10 16 4 4 6 4 8 2 10

Hardware and Builders' Supplies-N. Hardware, &c. 907 2 837 1440 4 277 75 204 155 359 37 146 47 193 50 213 55 268

Electrical Goods-0. Electrical Goods 611 I 524 686 2 210 49 117 49 166 45 97 31 128 36 129 36 165

Furniture and Floor Coverings-P. Furniture and Floor Coverings 763 I 596 I 043 2 639 51 138 66 204 27 74 50 124 40 59 3] 90

Motor Vehicles 1 &J:.-R. Motor Cars-New and Used 736 3 063 688 3 751 71 222 38 260 30 119 24 143 51 43 202 S. Petrol, &c. I !79 3 204 741 3 945 1!5 366 113 479 84 236 64 300 79 67 292 T. Others 512 2 589 544 3 133 60 31! 62 373 45 154 21 175 36 115 19 134

Other Goods-u. Booksellers and Newsagents 795 l 164 l 526 2690 48 65 56 121 36 73 123 32 54 67 121 V. Chemists 930 1 209 2 498 3 707 60 90 202 292 28 78 120 28 39 113 !52 W. Mixed Goods and Other 5204 9907 15 059 24 966 409 844 896 1740 351 459 I 199 301 525 518 1 043

Totals 26 214 49 262 55 633 I 04 895 l 922 3 709 3890 7 599 I 192 2 489 l 978 4 467 I !94 2 309 2 176 4 485

TABLE Il.- TRADE AND REGIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF SHOPS REGISTERED DURING 1981 AND PERSONS EMPLOYED THEREIN continued

Northern

Number of Number of Number nf Number of

Class of Shop Employees Employees Employees Employees

..., ..., ..., ..., ~ ..;; ~ ] ~ ~ ~

~ ! <l i ~

~ 1~ ~ . s ~ s ~ ~ ~

~ J~~ ~ "-<: ..:: ~ ~ .. "'"' """' .. F()()dstuffs-

A. Grocers 16 34 46 80 16 72 87 !59 46 91 123 214 29 138 181 B. Butchers 25 56 l3 69 39 86 14 100 76 !53 39 192 59 110 30 c. Fish 4 6 8 14 2 4 1 5 14 12 10 22 4 5 4 D. Bread, Cakes and Confectionery . 64 64 Ill 175 65 66 112 178 124 153 251 404 !03 108 198 E. Dairy Produce, Cooked Meats 2 2 9 11 5 7 6 13 5 6 10 16 2 4 3 F. Fruit and Vegetables lO 10 16 26 7 7 7 14 23 26 38 64 16 21 24 45 G. Others . . 56 56 95 151 68 216 309 525 161 348 545 893 !53 240 387 627

Hairdressers and/or Tobacconists--.l H. Hairdressers 50 19 67 86 45 32 82 114 89 47 133 180 77 48 104 152 -.l

Jewellery-J. Jewellery LL 12 12 24 19 25 39 64 24 28 53 81 22 35 61 96

Clothing. Drapery, &c.-K. Clothing . . 72 55 201 76 72 169 241 141 165 407 1!7 127 363 490 L. Footwear-Sales 14 7 27 19 16 58 74 30 40 55 34 41 46 87 M. Footwear-Repairs I 2 3 6 6 2 3 4 2 6

Hardware and Builders' Supplies·-N. Hardware, &c. 46 1!8 47 165 45 158 58 216 86 241 100 341 66 208 87 295

Electrical Goods-0. Electrical Goods 27 48 17 65 40 83 31 114 52 100 42 142 43 83 32 1!5

Furniture and Floor Coverings-P, Furniture and Floor Coverings 19 47 20 67 21 74 28 102 54 94 51 145 41 88 53 141

Molor Vehicles~ &c. -R. Motor Cars-New and Used 20 58 8 66 40 35 197 65 186 48 38 110 44 !54 s. Petrol, &c. 77 242 75 317 62 52 187 149 339 118 118 412 168 580 T. Others 31 125 25 150 44 30 203 50 166 37 47 166 54 220

Other Goods-u. Booksellers and Newsagents 19 20 35 55 15 19 44 63 46 125 214 339 41 75 ll6 V. Chemists. . 24 25 86 Ill 23 32 86 liS 49 8! !58 239 50 131 181 W. Mixed Goods and Other 219 425 304 729 256 488 484 972 436 720 747 I 467 674 742 I 416

Totals 807 l 431 1 16! 2 592 907 l 927 I 732 3 659 I 726 3 127 3 181 6 308 I 383 2 713 2 789 5502

TABLE Il.- TRADE AND REGIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF SHOPS REGISTERED DURING 1981 AND PERSONS EMPLOYED THEREIN continued

North Easrern

NtJmber of Number of Number of Employees Employees Employees

Class of Shop

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18 57 87 144 17 55 76 131 29 44 82 126 l 003 3023 3 472 6 495 31 56 !9 75 34 66 19 85 57 113 40 153 l 632 3 142 905 4 047 8 9 !0 19 9 8 7 15 10 13 17 30 501 591 507 I 098

64 70 117 187 53 97 72 61 154 215 2 976 3 587 5 826 9 413 - 6 !0 4 4 8 12 300 343 541 884

5 3 8 10 23 19 18 21 39 777 984 I 008 l 992 79 160 399 101 233 141 331 682 1013 4665 lO 097 14 180 24 277

Hairdtessers and/or Tobacconists-H. Hairdressers 46 23 64 87 25 11 52 63 55 32 117 149 2 399 1 752 3 707 5 459

--J Jewellery--00 J. Jewellery 16 18 24 42 13 14 19 33 26 23 43 66 773 883 1 356 2 239

Clothing, Drapery, &c. K. Clothing 51 33 74 107 65 71 177 248 81 249 330 3 4 114 lO 066 14 L Footwear-Sales 14 10 16 26 15 17 30 47 29 64 93 877 1 688 2 M. Footwear-Repairs 3 4 I 5 2 4 5 9 3 6 5 11 318 146

Hardware and Builders' Supplies N. Hardware, &c. 31 87 150 237 35 145 73 218 70 237 99 336 l 448 4 594 2 311 6 905

24 40 15 55 17 37 14 51 46 94 46 140 990 2 352 999 3 351

Furniture and Floor Coverings~-P. Fumlture and Floor Coverings 15 43 13 56 24 42 19 61 29 61 43 104 I 084 2 316 I 417 3 733

Motor Vehicles, &c.-R. Motor Cars-New and Used 20 74 14 88 24 Ill !6 63 255 77 332 I 158 4 519 I 035 5 554 S. Petrol, &c. 62 !36 50 186 80 171 81 103 293 105 398 2 108 5 759 I 634 7 393 T. Others 31 88 19 107 40 !28 21 53 169 38 207 I 009 4 184 870 5 054

)oods-and Newsagents 25 45 81 39 27 29 64 I 088 I 6!4 2 227 3 841

23 67 103 96 33 45 118 I 250 I 674 3608 5 282 185 429 903 552 294 490 644 I 8 214 15 577 20 544 36 121

Totals 751 I 457 I 458 2 915 2 781 I 268 2 428 2 716 5 144 38 !79 - 72 30() 78 047 !50 347

NOTF:-The .figures shown in the above table are not intended to accurately reflect the employment situation in shops in Victoria_ Procedures used in the compilation of this information sometimes produce .figures which differ from current

TABLE Ill. OPERATIONS OF WAGES BOARDS AND CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION BOARDS DURING 1981

Title of Board and Chairman Code: (C) for D. C. Cullen; (T) for J. C. Thomas;

(W)for F. B. Whitehead

Adult Units (Day Training Centres) Instructors (C) (b) .................... . Aerated Water Trade (C) ........................................................ . Agricultural Implements (W) ................................................... . Agricultural and Pastoral Workers (T) ....................................... .. Ambulance Services (C) ......................................................... . Ambulance Superintendents and Senior Administrative Officers (C) ... .. Animal Manure (C) .............................................................. . Asbestos Cement Workers (W) ................................................ ..

Bagmakers (C) .................................................................... . Bedstead and Oven Makers (W) ............................................... . Biscuit (T) ......................................................................... .. Boarding School Employees (T) ............................................... . Boilermakers (W) ................................................................. . Boot (C) ............................................................................ . Boot Repairers (T) ................................................................ . Bread Carters (C) ................................................................ .. Bread Trade (C) ................................................................... . Bricklayers (W) .................................................................. .. Brick Trade (T) .................................................................. .. Brushmakers (C) .................................................................. . Builders' Labourers (W) . ........................................................ . Building Contracts Salesmen's (W) ............................................ . Building Sheets (Compressed Straw) (W) ................................... .. Bulk Grain Workers (T) ......................................................... . Business Equipment (Technical Services) (W) ............................. .. Butchers (C) ....................................................................... . Butter Factories and Condenseries (C) ........................................ .

Canteen Workers (T) . ............................................................ . Caretakers (T) ..................................................................... . Carpenters (W) .................................................................... . Carters and Drivers (W) ......................................................... . Cement (T) ......................................................................... . Cement Articles (T) .............................................................. . Cemetery Employees (W) ....................................................... . Chaffcutters (C) .................................................................. .. Chemists Shops (W) .............................................................. .

g~!e~~('i;:~~.:: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::~::: Clerks (Building and Housing Societies) (T) .............................. .. Clerks (Credit Societies) (T) .... ............................................... .. Clothing Trades (C) .............................................................. . Clothing and Footwear Shops (T) ...... ........................................ . Commercial Artists (W) ......................................................... . Commercial Clerks (T) .......................................................... . Commercial Travellers (W) .................................................... .. Confectioners (T) ................................................................. . Cordage (C) ....................................................................... .. Cork Trade (C) .................................................................... . Country Fire Authority Officers (W) (d) (b) ................................ .. Country Fire-fighters (W) (d) .................................................. .. Country Printers (W) ............................................................ ..

79

Number of Meetings

1980 1981

3 2

1 1 3

13 5 2 10 1 1 4 2

1 l l 8 4 1

2 3

4 4 4 2

15 12 7 8

13 3 2 3 1 I 3 1 5 1 1 7

6 3 2 2 6 4 4 3 5 7

1 9 5

4 4

16 9 1 3 l 3

2 l3 8

27 17 1 6

2 3 IS 9 4 6

1

TABLE Ill.- OPERATIONS OF WAGES BOARDS AND CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION BOARDS DURING 1981- continued

Boards/Conciliation and Arbitration Boards


(W) for F. B. Whitehead

Dairy Farm Workers (T) ......................................................... . Day Child Care Workers (C) ................................................... . Dental Technicians (T) .... ....................................................... . Dockmens (W) .................................................................... . Draughtsmens (T) ................................................................. . Dyers and Clothes Cleaners (C) ................................................ .

Electrical Trade (W) .............................................................. . Electrical, Furniture and Hardware Shops (T) .............................. .. Electroplaters (W) ......... ........................................................ . Engineers and Brassworkers (Unskilled) (W) ................................ . Engineers (Skilled) (W) ..... ..................................................... . Engravers (W) .................................................................... . Entertainment Employees (Performers) (W) ................ .................. . Excavation or Road Work (T) .................................................. .

Factory Engine Drivers (T) ..................................................... . Farriers (T).................................................. . ..................... . Fibrous Plasterers (W) .......................................................... . Filemakers (W) ................................................................... .. Fire Brick and Refractories (T). ............................................... .. Firefighters (W) (c) ............................................................... . Fire Brigade Officers (W) (c) ................................................... . Fish (C) ........................ ................................................... .. Flock (C) .......................................................................... .. Floor Coverings (Printed Felt Base) (T) ...................................... . Food Shops (T) ................................................................... .. Frozen Goods (C) ................................................................ .. Fruit Growers (T) ................................................................ .. Fruit Packing (T) ................................................................. .. Fuel and Fodder (T) ............................................................ .. Furnishing Trades (T) ........................................................... ..

Garden Employees (C) ........................................................... . Gas Meter (W) .................................................................... . Gas Works (C) ................................................................... . General (C) ........................................................................ . General Shops (T) .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. Glass Workers (C) ................................................................ . Glue and Gelatine (C) ........................................................... . Graphic Arts (W) ................................................................. . Grocers Sundries (T) ............................................................. .

Hairdressers (T) ................. ................................................. .. Health and Sports (Centre) Employees (T) (g) ............................. .. Horsehair (C) ..................................................................... .. Hospital Administrative Officers (C) .......................................... . Hospital and Benevolent Homes (C) .......................................... . Hospital Dental Officers (T) .................................................... . Hospital Managers (C) ........................................................... . Hospital Medical Ancillary Services (C) ..................................... . Hospital Pharmacists (T) ....................................................... ..

80

Number

1980 1981

5 18

l

4 13

1 l 1 1 3 2

4 1 5 1 3

12 4 3 2

ll 3

7 1

13

1 1

13 32 2 6

15 1

5 7 8

12 2 l

8

2 3

6 1 4

18 17

1 1

16 2 1 1

11

8

5 7

22 42 6 2

23 4

TABLE Ill.- OPERATIONS OF WAGES BOARDS AND CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION BOARDS DURING 1981 -continued

Boards/Conciliation and Arbitration Boards

Title of Board and Chairman Code:(C)forD. C. Cullen;(T)forJ. C. Thomas;


Hospital Resident Medical Officers (C) ...................................... . Hospital Scientists (W) ........................................................... . Hospital Senior Medical Officers (C) ......................................... . Hotel, Restaurant and Boarding Houses (T) ............................... ..

Ice (C) .............................................................................. . Ice Cream (C) ..................................................................... . Industrial Gases (W) ........................ ..................................... . Iron Moulders (W) ....... ........................................................ . Iron and Steel Rolling (W) .................................................... .. .

Jam Trade (T) ..................................................................... . Jewellers (W) .................................... .................................. . Journalists (W) .................................................................... .

Kindergarten and Play Centre Assistants (C) ............................... .. Kindergarten Teachers (C) ...................................................... . Knitting Trade (C) ................................................................ .

Laundry Workers (T) ..... ....................................................... . Law Clerks (T) .................................................................... . Lift (C) ............................................................................ .. Lime burners (T) ................................................................... .

Mannequins and Models (W) ................................................... . Manufacturing Chemists (C) .................................................... . Marine Stores (C) ....... · .......................................................... . Meat Preservers and Vegetable Oil Processors (C) ........................ .. Millet Broom (C) . ............................................................... . Mineral Earths (C) ................................................................ . Mining Engine Drivers (W) ..................................................... . Mothercraft Nurses (C) .......................................................... . Motor Drivers (W) . ............................................................... . Motor Requisites (T) ............................................................ .. Musicians (W) ..................................................................... .

Nailmakers (W) .................................................................. .. Newsvendors (T) .................. ............................................... .. Nickel ware (W) .................................................................. . Non-ferrous Metals (W) ......................................................... . Nurserymen's (C) ................................................................. .

Off-course Totalizator Employees (T) ...... ................................. .. Optical Workers (W) ............................................................ ..

Paint and Colour (C) ............................................................. . Painters (W) ....................................................................... .. Paper .................................. · ·· ·· ····· · ............... ····· · ........... · · Pastrycooks (T).. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Pest Control (T) ................................................................... . Photographers (W) ............................................................... .. Photographic Goods (W) ...................................................... ..

81

Number

1980

1 10

1 8

2 I 4

2 4 2

3 6 2 I

4 4

4

4

2 5 2

1 2 1 2 2

10 2

1 11

5 1 1 2

1981

8 1 7

2

7

3 10 I

2 2 I 1

18 1 1

11

6 9 3

2

3

11

5 3

3

TABLE Ill.- OPERATIONS OF WAGES BOARDS AND CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION BOARDS DURING 1981 -continued



Plasterers (W) ...................................................................... . Plaster of Paris (W) ....... ........................................................ . Plastic Moulding (C) ............................................................. . Plumbers (W) ...................................................................... . Port Emergency Service (W) .................................................... . Port Security Officers (T) ....................................................... . Pottery (T) ........................................................................ .. Poultry (C) ......................................................................... . Poultry Farm Workers (T) ... .................................................... . Pre-mixed Concrete (T) .......................................................... . Pre-school Play Leaders (C) .................................................... . Process Engravers (W) .......................................................... .. Production Planning (T) ........................................................ ..

Quarry (T) .......................................................................... .

Rabbit Processing (C) ............... ............................................ . Racehorse Trainers' Employees (T) (g) ...................................... . Radio (W) .......................................................................... . Radio Announcers (W) ............. .............................................. . Real Estate Salesmen's (W) ..................................................... . Registered Nurses (C) ............................................................ . Residential Child Care Workers (C) ........................................... . Retail Dairy (C) .................................................................. .. Road Patrolmen's (W) ........................................................... . Rod Rolling (B.H.P.) (W) (g) ................................................. .. Roofing Tiles (T) .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . . ...................................... . Rubber Trade (C) ................................................................. .

Saddlery, Leather and Canvas Workers (C) ................................ .. Saltworkers (T) .................................................................... . Sand Pit (T) ........................................................................ . Sausage Casings (C) ............................................................. . Scientific and Technical Workers (T) ......................................... . Seamens (W) (e) ................................................................. .. Security Employees (T) (b) ......... ......................................... . Sewage Distribution (W) ....................................................... .. Sewer Builders (W) ....... ....................................................... . Shearing Industry (T) . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . Slaters and Tilers (W) .. ........................................................ .. Slaughtering for Export (C) ..................................................... . Social and Community Services (C) .......................................... . Softgoods- Wholesale (C) ................................................... .. Special Service Firemen's (W) (c) ............................................. . Sports Ground Maintenance (C) .............................................. .. Stonecutters (W) . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . Storemen, Packers and Sorters (T) ........................................... .. Sugar Refiners (T) ...... .......................................................... . Synthetic Filament Yarn (C) ................................................... ..

5 1 1

13 8 4

12 5 I

7

3

2 6

2

2 I

2 2 3 I 5 6 1 4 3

14 3

6 8 4

20 4 2

Tanners (C) .. .... .... ......... ..... ... .... .... ........ ... .... ... .... ... . . ..... .. .. . 2 Tanners (Furred Skins) (C) .................................................... ..

82

2

9 6 3 5

4 1 3

5

2 22 11 5 1

9

l 3 2 1 2 3

10 2 2 2 9

8 2 7 5 3 8 2 1

TABLE IlL OPERATIONS OF WAGES BOARDS AND CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION BOARDS DURING 1981 -continued

Boards/Conciliation and AYbitration Boards

Title of Board and Chairman Code: (C)for D. C. Cullen; (T) for J. C. Thomas;

(W) for F. B. Whitehead

Number of Meetings

1980 1981 -····---·---~~~·--- --- ---- --- --- ---Tar and Bitumen (C) ............................................................ .. Teachers (Day Training Centres) (C) ........................................ .. Teachers (Girls' Schools) (C) .................................................. . Tea Packing (T) ................................................................... . Tennis Strings (C) ............................................................... .. Theatre Managers (W) ........................................................... . Tile Layers (W) ................................................................. .. Tinsmiths (W) .................................................................... .. Totalizator Employees (T) ..................... ................................. . Tow Truck Drivers (J¥) ........ .................................................. .

Underground Clay Mining (W) ................................................ .. Undertakers (W) .................................................................. .. Universities General Staff (T) ................................................. ..

Vegetable Growers (T) ........................................................... . Vehicle Building Industry (C) ................................................. .. Veterinary Assistants and Animal Attendants (T) ................ ........ • ... .

Watch Cases (W) ................................................................ .. Watchmakers (W) ..... ........................................................... .. Waterfront Watchmen's (T) ..................................................... . Wharfs and Jetties (W) ... ........................................................ . Wholesale Grocers (T) .......................................................... .. Wholesale Wine and Spirit Stores (T) ....................................... .. Wire Fence and Tubular Gate (W) .... ......................................... . Wireworkers (W) . ................................................................. . Wireworking (Australian Wire Industries Pty Ltd) (W) (b) .............. .. Woodworkers (C) ............................................................... . Woollen and Cotton Trade (C) ................................................. .

Totals ........................................................................ ..

NOTES~-

(a) New Board. (b) Alteration to Short Title. (c) Metropolitan Fire District. (d) Part of the State outside the Metropolitan Fire District.

2 2 I

6 l 7 I

12 4

2 2 3

I 3 2 4

I 1 I 3

2

740

2 3 I 1

6

7 I

10 4

3 1

1 5 2 1

2

761

(e) Port Phillip Bay, Hobson's Bay, Corio Bay, the Port of Melbourne, the Port of Geelong and Geelong Harbour, Westernport Bay and the Port of Portland.

(f) Re-definition of area of application of Determination/ Award. (g) No Determination/Award.

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TABLE IV.- ANALYSIS OF PROSECUTIONS TAKEN DURING I98I

Convictions Arrears Dismissed Number Ordered With· Struck Particulars of Offence of Number Adjourned Costs Fines Costs to be drawn Out Cases Paid

Number against De~ partment

$ $ $ $ Labour and Industry Act 1958 Underpayment of wages .............................. 56 22 1,780 1,679 10,452 21 4 4 5 Annual holiday pay........ . .......................... 68 31 1,935 I ,I73 I0,84I 22 7 5 3 Pay in lieu of notice ................................... I2 3 IOO 140 432 7 2 Long service leave ..................................... I8 I4 270 503 25,760 3 I Bread-

Cartldeliver/sell bread over 48.3 km from 00 place where bread baked .......................... 4 I 3 .,..

Factories-Occupying unregistered factory .................. I I Failing to guard dangerous machinery .......... I28 94 19,511 1I ,687 2 I 26 5 Failing to report accident.. ........................ 22 14 2,150 564 2 3 3 100

Shops-Offences relating to trading hours ............... 247 207 25,280 2,930 I2 20 8

Miscellaneous offences ............................... 10 10 1,000 474 Industrial Training Act I975 Underpayment of apprentice. ...................... 4 3 80 290 3,467 Lifts and Cranes Act 1967 Miscellaneous offences ............................... 2 2 600 110

Totals 572 400 52,706 19,550 50,952 71 15 59 27 100

TABLE V.- SUMMARY OF INSPECTION ACTIVITIES DURING 1981 PART I. -INSPECTIONS OF FACTORIES AND SHOPS

~····-~--····--- ---------- --- --- --- ----Inspection Duty Number of

Visits Type of Premises

Number of Visits

1. Registration . 2. General.

10,485 478

11,780 20,458 14,711

NOTE.-This is a dissection of the figures appearing on the left on the basis indicated above:

3. Factory Standards Factory 39,361 4. Safety . Shop . 17,046 5. Industrial Relations Farm . 527 6. Other 7,970 Other . 8, 948

Total . Total

PART Il. - INSPEL'TIONS OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS ··--------- ----

Type of Equipmelll Inspected

Steam Boilers

Unfired Steam Pressure Vessels

Operational Checks

Imported LPG Cylinders

Miscellaneous

Totals

Field Inspection First Inspection

2,701 178 5,848 27,848

447

69,518

972

PART Ill. INSPECTIONS OF LIFTS AND CRANES

1:vpe of Equipment Inspected

Lifts all types

Cranes (including Conveyors)

Totals

···----····

Field Inspections

1,697

1,281

Inspections

591

29,593

184

1 nspections Pending

4,705

TABLE VI. STAFF EMPLOYED IN THE DEPARTMENT SUBJECT TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT AT 31 DECEMBER 1981

FULL-TIME Permanent Officers-

Permanent Head ................................................................. . First Division ..................................................................... . Second Division .................................................................. . Third Division ................................................................... .

Temporary employees .............................................................. . Under Section 4 .................................................................... .. Under Section 40(5) ................................................................ .

Totals .......................................................................... .

PART-TIME Under Section 4 .................................................................... .

TOTALS

85

Males

I I

161 137

9 6 I

316

316

Females

30 67 17 I 1

116

6

122

Total

191 204

26 7 2

432

6

438

TABLE VU. DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE 1980/81

EXPENDITURE

I. Salaries and Payments in the Nature of Salaries ..................................................... . 2. General Administrative Expenses

Travelling and Subsistence .............................................................................. .. Office Requisites and Equipment, Printing and Stationery ......................................... . Books and Publications ................................................................................... . Postal and Telephone Expenses ......................................................................... . Motor Vehicles -Purchase and Running Expenses ............................................... .. Fuel, Light, Power and Water ............................................................. .. Incidental Expenses ........................................................................................ . Electronic Data Processing Expenses ................................................... . Payroll Tax.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... . State Employees Retirement Benefits Fund - Contribution ...................................... ..

3. Expenses of Boards, Members Fees and Expenses Wages Boards, Industrial Appeals Court, Industrial Safety Advisory Council, Board of Examiners for Welders of Boiler and Pressure Vessels, Board of Examiners for Steam Engine-Drivers, Boiler Attendants, Hospitals Remuneration Tribunal, Board of Examiners - Scaf-folding Act ................................................................................................ ..

4. Other Expenditure Inter-Church Trade and Industry Mission -Grant ................................................. .. Western Region Health Centre Ltd. Contribution towards Industrial Safety Poster Competition ................................................................... . Expenses of Scholarship to be granted under a scheme administered by the Victorian Overseas

$ 5,424,853

179,521 397,698

11,025 246,801 53,045 28,700 32.382 32,435

255,227 489

95,559

15,000

500

Foundation ................................................................................................. -----"--'-

TOTAL ......... ..

REVENUE I. Fees - Registration or Inspection of:

Factories .................................................................................................... . Shops ......................................................................................................... . Boilers and Pressure Vessels........... .. .............................................................. . Lifts and Cranes ..................................................................................... . Scaffolding ................................................................ -------- ........ --------

2. Other Charges Boilers and Pressure Vessels ............................................................................ .. Lifts and Cranes ............................................................................................ . Scaffolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................. ,

3. Other Receipts

6,775.235

$

l ,270,227 745,917

1.701,936 286,053 219,904

44.465 173,271 23,288

Sunday Entertainment Permits......................... .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . 18,570 Recoup of Administration Expenses............. ...... .. .. ......... .... .... ........... ... ............. 126,283 Recoup of Superannuation Charges...................................................................... 100,336 Miscellaneous............ . .. . .. .... ..... .... ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ..... .... ...... ... . . . .. . . .. .... ........... ... 104,405

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TOTAL ...................................................................................... . 4,814,655

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