MODERN AWARDS – award modernisation – s. 157 Fair Work Act 2009 – Full Bench – Commission initiated of its own motion under s.157(3)(a) FW Act the making of a modern award to be known as Australian Government Industry Award 2016 (AGIA) – Commission did so because a number of Commonwealth employers previously made applications for Commission to make a modern enterprise award to replace awards that applied to them – employers indicated a preparedness to be part of an industry award overseen by Australian Public Service Commissioner – Commission considered and determined the making of AGIA was necessary to achieve the modern awards objective – AGIA made in terms agreed between the parties – award made. Australian Government Industry Award 2016
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