17 January 2019

Fair Work Commission: HPSS Award Changes

As part of the Award Review and with ACA’s advocacy on behalf of the profession, a final decision has been made regarding proposed changes to the Health Professionals and Support Services (HPSS) Award 2010.

For the past three years, ACA has been engaged in advocating on behalf of the profession regarding the Health Professionals and Support Services (HPSS) Award and have been successful. This advocacy culminated in CEO Dr Matthew Fisher presenting to the Full Bench last December.

This announcement has been split up into two sections. A major change that is applicable from first full pay period commencing on or after 9 July 2019, and minor changes that will be applicable from the first full pay period commencing on or after 9 January 2019.

The major change which has now been given final approval is in relation to the span of hours. NOTE: THIS WILL NOT COME INTO EFFECT UNTIL THE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD COMMENCING ON OR AFTER 9 JULY 2019.

Changes to clause 24 – Span of Hours. Specifically, the span of hours for chiropractic, physiotherapy and osteopathic practices will change to:

The below minor changes come in to effect from the first full pay period commencing on or after 9 January 2019:

If you have any questions about this announcement, contact the ACA HR Service on 02 8448 3211.

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