Journalists Published Media Award 2020

This case concerns the variation of the Journalists Published Media Award 2020 to remove ambiguity or uncertainty or correct errors under section 160 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) had concluded the 4 yearly review of the award but subsequently identified issues that required further consideration. The decision outlines the provisional views of Vice President Hatcher on the variations needed to address the identified issues. These include inconsistencies in penalty rates, mischaracterisation of overtime rates, errors in distant engagement overtime rates, and footnoting errors. The decision invites submissions from interested parties by 2 May 2022, and in the absence of opposition, the award will be varied in accordance with the provisional views. The variations aim to ensure the award is clear, consistent, and free of errors, thereby promoting fairness and clarity in the industrial relations context.