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AP795238 - Retail Trade Industry Sector - Minimum Wage Order - Victoria 1997

5. MINIMUM WAGE RATES

5.1 General

5.1.1 Despite anything elsewhere contained in this order to the contrary, employees employed in places of accommodation, cafes or restaurants in this Industry Sector shall be paid in accordance with the Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants Industry Sector Minimum Wage Order - Victoria (Print P3852).

5.1.2 These rates of pay must be read in conjunction with the Workplace Relations Act 1996.

5.1.3 An employee who has been continuously employed since before 1 March 1993 may be entitled to higher minimum terms and conditions of employment provided by an expired state award and should refer to Part 1 of Schedule 1A of the Workplace Relations Act 1996.

5.1.4 The hourly rates shown below are based on a working week of up to 38 hours.

5.1.5 No existing employee shall suffer a reduction in his or her rate of pay as a result of the making of this order.

5.1.6 The casual rates provided below include but are not limited to payment in advance for annual leave and sick leave. An employee who is not paid the casual rate of pay remains entitled to the minimum terms and conditions of employment provided in Schedule 1A of the Workplace Relations Act 1996.

5.2 Adult full-time and part-time wage rates

[5.2 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176; corrected by PR922364; substituted by PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

Classification

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

 

$

   

Level 1A

9.40

Level 1B

10.81

Level 1C

12.75

Level 2

12.76

Level 3

13.18

Level 4

13.77

Level 5

14.03

Level 6

14.30

Level 7

14.56

Level 8

14.82

Level 9

15.21

Level 10

15.46

Level 11

17.90

Level 12

18.45

5.3 Adult casual wage rates

[5.3 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895; PR921176; corrected by PR922364; substituted by PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

Classification

Casual (25%)
Per hour

 

$

   

Level 1A

11.75

Level 1B

13.51

Level 1C

15.94

Level 2

15.95

Level 3

16.48

Level 4

17.21

Level 5

17.54

Level 6

17.88

Level 7

18.20

Level 8

18.53

Level 9

19.01

Level 10

19.33

Level 11

22.38

Level 12

23.06

5.3.1 Except for employees engaged on a casual basis to perform work which was or would have been subject to the following expired Victorian Awards: Butchers' (Supermarket) Award, Jewellers Award, Retail Dairy Award and the Vehicle Building Industry Award as at 1 March 1993, whose minimum hourly rate of pay is as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Classification

Casual (20%)
Per hour

 

$

   

Level 1A

11.28

Level 1B

12.97

Level 1C

15.30

Level 2

15.31

Level 3

15.82

Level 4

16.52

Level 5

16.84

Level 6

17.16

Level 7

17.47

Level 8

17.78

Level 9

18.25

Level 10

18.55

Level 11

21.48

Level 12

22.14

5.4 Junior full-time, part-time and casual wage rates

5.4.1 The minimum wages outlined below shall only be applicable to categories of work which, as at 1 March 1993, was or would have been subject to junior rates of pay under an expired state award.

5.4.2 Expired state awards which did not provide for junior rates of pay include the Watchmakers’ Award.

[5.4.3 substituted by P9517 Q6610; corrected by Q6756; substituted by R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.3 The minimum rates of pay for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the General Shops Award, the Electrical, Furniture and Hardware Shops Award, the Chemists Shops Award, the Food Shops Award, or the Clothing and Footwear Shops Award are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 6

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

16 & under

50.0

7.15

8.94

17 years

55.0

7.87

9.84

18 years

67.5

9.65

12.06

19 years

80.0

11.44

14.30

20 years

90.0

12.87

16.09

[5.4.4 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.4 The minimum rates for junior employees who have been employed for less then 12 months by their employer performing work which falls within Level 5 or Level 7 of this Order and which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Clerical and Administrative Employees' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 5

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

Under 16

47.9

6.72

8.40

16 years

53.2

7.46

9.33

17 years

63.8

8.95

11.19

18 years

74.5

10.45

13.06

19 years

85.1

11.94

14.93

20 years

95.8

13.44

16.80

[5.4.5 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.5 The minimum rates for junior employees who have been employed for more than 12 months by their employer performing work which falls within Level 5 or Level 7 of this Order and which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Clerical and Administrative Employees' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 7

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

Under 16

46.1

6.71

8.39

16 years

51.2

7.45

9.31

17 years

61.5

8.95

11.19

18 years

71.8

10.45

13.06

19 years

82.0

11.94

14.93

20 years

92.3

13.44

16.80

[5.4.6 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.6 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which falls within Level 9 of this Order and which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Clerical and Administrative Employees' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 9

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

Under 16

44.5

6.77

8.46

16 years

49.4

7.51

9.39

17 years

59.3

9.02

11.28

18 years

69.2

10.53

13.16

19 years

79.1

12.03

15.04

20 years

89.0

13.54

16.93

[5.4.7 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.7 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Motor Requisites Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 6

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

16 & under

44.7

6.39

7.99

17 years

49.2

7.04

8.80

18 years

60.4

8.64

10.80

19 years

71.7

10.25

12.81

20 years

80.5

11.51

14.39

[5.4.8 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.8 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Carters' and Drivers' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 4

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

Under 19

73.2

10.08

12.60

19 years

83.7

11.53

14.41

20 years

the appropriate adult rate

[5.4.9 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.9 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Nurserymen's Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 3

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

17 & under

57.9

7.63

9.54

18 years

77.3

10.19

12.74

19 years

86.9

11.45

14.31

20 years

96.6

12.73

15.91

[5.4.10 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.10 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Commercial Travellers' and Market Researchers' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 6

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

16 & under

50.0

7.15

8.94

17 years

54.9

7.85

9.81

18 years

67.3

9.62

12.03

19 years

79.9

11.43

14.29

20 years

89.9

12.86

16.08

[5.4.11 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.11 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Storeman, Packer's & Sorter's Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 4

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

Under 16

40.0

5.51

6.89

16 years

50.0

6.89

8.61

17 years

55.0

7.57

9.46

18 years

70.0

9.64

12.05

19 years

the appropriate adult rate

[5.4.12 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.12 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Metal Industry (Skilled) Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 2

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

Under 16

34.0

4.34

5.43

16 years

44.0

5.61

7.01

17 years

54.0

6.89

8.61

18 years

63.0

8.04

10.05

19 years

76.5

9.76

12.20

20 years

90.5

11.55

14.44

[5.4.13 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.13 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Jewellers' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 2

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (20%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

Under 16

34.0

4.34

5.21

16 years

44.0

5.61

6.73

17 years

54.0

6.89

8.27

18 years

63.0

8.04

9.65

19 years

76.5

9.76

11.71

20 years

90.5

11.55

13.86

[5.4.14 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.14 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Clothing Trades Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 2

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

16 & under

54.0

6.89

8.61

16.5 years

59.4

7.58

9.48

17 years

64.8

8.27

10.34

17.5 years

70.2

8.96

11.20

18 years

74.5

9.51

11.89

18.5 years

77.7

9.91

12.39

19 years

81.0

10.34

12.93

19.5 years

86.4

11.02

13.78

20 years

91.8

11.71

14.64

[5.4.15 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.15 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Garden Employees' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 1C

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

17 years

73.0

9.31

11.64

18 years

90.0

11.48

14.35

[5.4.16 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.16 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Vehicle Building Industry Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 2

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (20%)
Per hour

   

$

$

Under 16

36.7

4.68

5.62

16 years

47.2

6.02

7.22

17 years

57.5

7.34

8.81

18 years

68.2

8.70

10.44

19 years

82.3

10.50

12.60

20 years

99.6

12.71

15.25

[5.4.17 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.17 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Photographic Industry Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 3

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

16 & under

70.2

9.25

11.56

17 years

85.3

11.24

14.05

18 years

the appropriate adult rate

[5.4.18 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.18 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Butchers' (Supermarket) Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 3

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (20%)
Per hour

   

$

$

Under 17

50.0

6.59

7.91

17 years

60.0

7.91

9.49

18 years

75.0

9.89

11.87

19 years

90.0

11.86

14.23

20 years

the appropriate adult rate

[5.4.19 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.19 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Butchers' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 3

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

Under 17

50.0

6.59

8.24

17 years

60.0

7.91

9.89

18 years

75.0

9.89

12.36

19 years

90.0

11.86

14.83

20 years

the appropriate adult rate

[5.4.20 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.20 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Canteen Workers' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 2

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

Under 17

57.0

7.27

9.09

17 years

67.0

8.55

10.69

18 years

71.0

9.06

11.33

19 years

86.0

10.97

13.71

20 years

91.0

11.61

14.51

[5.4.21 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.21 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Footwear Repairers' Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 1C

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

17 & under

41.5

5.29

6.61

18 years

50.5

6.44

8.05

19 years

     
 

1st 6 months

63.0

8.03

10.04

 

2nd 6 months

72.0

9.18

11.48

20 years

     
 

1st 6 months

78.0

9.95

12.44

 

2nd 6 months

82.0

10.46

13.08

[5.4.22 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.22 The minimum rates for junior employees performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Building Services Award, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Age

% of Level 4

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

18 & under

70.0

9.64

12.05

19 years

80.0

11.02

13.78

20 years

93.0

12.81

16.01

[5.4.23 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.4.23 If other junior employees are engaged to perform work of a kind which was, or would have been, subject to an expired state award which provided for junior rates of pay, the following rates of pay shall apply:

Age

% of Level 6

Full-time & Part-time
Per hour

Casual (25%)
Per hour

   

$

$

       

16 & under

50.0

7.15

8.94

17 years

55.0

7.87

9.84

18 years

67.5

9.65

12.06

19 years

80.0

11.44

14.30

20 years

90.0

12.87

16.09

5.5 Apprentice wage rates

[5.5 varied by P5707; substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.5.1 Minimum hourly rates of pay for apprentices performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Metal Industry (Skilled) Award, the Vehicle Building Industry Award, the Watchmakers Award or the Jewellers Award:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Year

% of Level 9

Hourly

   

$

     

1st year

42.0

6.39

2nd year

55.0

8.37

3rd year

75.0

11.41

4th year

88.0

13.38

5.5.2 Minimum hourly rates of pay for floristry apprentices performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the General Shops Award:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Year

% of Level 6

Hourly

   

$

Pre-Apprentice

45.0

6.44

1st year

55.0

7.87

2nd year

77.5

11.08

3rd year

90.0

12.87

5.5.3 Minimum wage rates for apprentices performing work which was, or would have been, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Bread Trade Award:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Year

% of Level 9

Hourly

   

$

1st year

42.7

6.49

2nd year

55.0

8.37

3rd year

72.1

10.97

Last 6 months

81.8

12.44

5.5.4 Minimum hourly rates of pay for apprentices performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Optical Workers’ Award:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Year

% of Level 10

Hourly

   

$

1st year

44.3

6.85

2nd year

57.9

8.95

3rd year

79.0

12.21

4th year

92.7

14.33

5.5.5 Minimum hourly wage rates for apprentices performing work which was, or would have been, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Clothing Trades Award:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Year

% of Level 9

Hourly

   

$

1st year

   
 

1st 6 months

50.0

7.61

 

2nd 6 months

55.0

8.37

2nd year

   
 

1st 6 months

60.0

9.13

 

2nd 6 months

65.0

9.89

3rd year

   
 

1st 6 months

70.0

10.65

 

2nd 6 months

75.0

11.41

4th year

   
 

1st 6 months

80.0

12.17

 

2nd 6 months

85.0

12.93

5.5.6 Minimum hourly rates of pay for apprentices performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Butchers’ (Supermarkets) Award:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Year

% of Level 7

Hourly

   

$

     

1st year

50.0

7.28

2nd year

65.0

9.46

3rd year

85.0

12.38

4th year

95.0

13.83

5.5.7 Minimum hourly wage rates for apprentices performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Woodworkers’ Award:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Year

% of Level 9

Hourly

   

$

     

1st year

55.0

8.37

2nd year

65.0

9.89

3rd year

80.0

12.17

4th year

95.0

14.45

5.5.8 Minimum hourly wage rates for apprentices performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Pastrycooks’ Award:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Year

% of Level 6

Hourly

   

$

     

1st year

49.5

7.08

2nd year

64.4

9.21

3rd year

79.2

11.33

4th year

94.0

13.44

5.5.9 Minimum hourly wage rates for apprentices performing work which was, or would have been, as at 1 March 1993 subject to the Nurserymen’s Award:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.]

Year

% of Level 4

Hourly

   

$

     

1st year

47.5

6.54

2nd year

59.9

8.25

3rd year

74.9

10.31

4th year

94.8

13.05

5.5.10 If other apprentices are engaged to perform work of a kind which was, or would have been, subject to an expired state award which provided for apprentice rates of pay, the following rates of pay shall apply:

Year

% of Level 9

Hourly

   

$

     

1st year

42.0

6.39

2nd year

55.0

8.37

3rd year

75.0

11.41

4th year

88.0

13.38

5.6 Piece rates

5.6.1 Woodworkers

5.6.1(a) An employee may be engaged on a piece-rate basis provided that the work performed by the employee was, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Woodworkers’ Award. Subject to the minimum wages provided for adult full-time or part-time employees in this Order, an employer may remunerate any of his or her employees under any system of payment by results based on rates which will enable workers of average capacity working in ordinary conditions to earn:

5.6.1(a)(i) at least 12.5% in excess of their hourly rates; or

5.6.1(a)(ii) at least 25% in excess of their hourly rates, which includes payment in advance for annual leave.

5.6.2 Newsvendors

[5.6.2 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

An employee may be paid on a piece-rate basis provided that the work performed by the employee was or would have been, as at 1 March 1993, subject to the Newsvendors Award. The piece-rates, which include payment in advance for annual leave, are as follows:

[The Australian Industrial Relations Commission has published a statement which outlines the scope of the expired state awards referred to in this order: see Print P3249.

Note: The formula used to adjust these piece-rates is to calculate the percentage increase to Retail Trade Employee Level 6 in the Retail Trade Industry Sector Minimum Wage Order, and then apply that percentage increase to the following rates - i.e. 3.25% in respect of the 2005 minimum wage adjustment.]

5.6.3 Rate for delivery or distribution within any part of Victoria of:

[5.6.3 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176; corrected by PR922364; substituted by PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.6.3(a) Newspapers and/or periodicals

5.6.3(a)(i) Monday to Saturday (inclusive) $5.60 per 100

With a minimum payment of $2.92 for each morning and each evening on which he/she is required to deliver or distribute.

5.6.3(a)(ii) Sunday $9.47 per 100

With a minimum payment of $5.07.

5.6.3(b) Free newspapers $5.07 per 100

With a minimum payment of $5.07.

5.6.3(c) Other printed matter

5.6.3(c)(i) Single sheet folded or unfolded $40.44 per 1000

5.6.3(c)(ii) All other At the rate prescribed for free newspapers

[5.6.4 substituted by P9517 Q6610 R9974 T0444 PR907895 PR921176 PR935228 PR949467; PR960849 ppc 18Aug05]

5.6.4 Rates to be paid in the sale of:

5.6.4(a) Daily newspapers

5.6.4(a)(i) Within the city area $6.09 per 100

5.6.4(a)(ii) Elsewhere $4.60 per 100

5.6.4(b) Newspapers on Sunday

5.6.4(b)(i) Within the city area $8.57 per 100

5.6.4(b)(ii) Elsewhere $6.34 per 100

5.6.4(c) Periodicals Percentage of amount obtained from sales

5.6.4(c)(i) Within the city area 16-2/3%

5.6.4(c)(ii) Elsewhere 12-1/2%

5.6.4(d) Sports programmes (including race books or cards)

5.6.4(d)(i) Within the city area 12-1/2%

5.6.4(d)(ii) Elsewhere 12-1/2%

5.6.4(e) Other printed matter

5.6.4(e)(i) Within the city area 16-2/3%

5.6.4(e)(ii) Elsewhere 12-1/2%

5.6.5 Provided that any person employed by a wholesale agent (as defined) shall be paid the rate of 24% of the amount obtained from the sales of periodicals.

5.6.6 The rates prescribed by this clause shall apply individually and separately to each item of printed matter where more than one item of printed matter is delivered, distributed or sold together (whether or not one or more is an insert in another item of printed matter); except where the items are issued together by a publisher and intended for distribution or sale together. (For the calculation of future increases to the above piece rates for newsvendors, calculate the increase to Retail Trade Employee Level 6 in the Retail Trade Industry Sector Minimum Wage Order (Print P3855) and then apply to the above rates).

5.6.7 Definitions from the expired newsvendors award

5.6.7(a) City Area means the area including, and enclosed by, the following boundaries-the north side of the River Yarra from the western point of Melbourne Park to Spencer Street Bridge. Spencer Street (including all public thoroughfares on the railway station) to Latrobe Street, the south side of Latrobe Street to Victoria Street. Victoria Street from Latrobe Street to Spring Street, and the west side of Spring Street, from Victoria Street to the Jolimont railway yards.

5.6.7(b) Wholesale Agent means any distributor of daily newspaper and/periodicals who issues, distributes, or sells such papers and/or periodicals from a distributing depot only and who does not normally make retail sales direct to members of the general public from such depot.

5.6.7(c) Periodicals means any publications other than daily newspapers, Sunday newspapers and free newspapers.

5.7 Trainee wage rates

5.7.1 Except as provided by the classifications ‘Retail Employee Level 1A’ and ‘Retail Employee Level 1B’, this order does not provide for trainee wage rates.

5.7.2 The weekly wage rates payable to trainees are as provided by the National Training Wage Award (Cth) 1994: see the Vocational, Education and Training Act (Vic) 1990 (Schedule 3) and the National Training Wage Award (Cth) 1994.

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