and recently completed his Cert II in Air Conditioning. “I’m really happy to win the award, and it’s a good stepping stone to my goal of one day owning my own business,” said Callum. George Englert from Rotary said the club was always eager to award apprentices. “The Rotary Club believes it is very important to recognize the achievements of apprentices,” said George. “For too long apprentices were forgotten about and we wanted to change that.”
Industrial relations
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Superannuation Guarantee contribution going to 9.25% from 1st July 2103
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embers are reminded that the compulsory superannuation guarantee contributions go to 9.25% from 1st July 2013 - on their way to 12% from 1st July 2019. The actual program for the changes is as follows: From 1st July 2013
9.25%
From 1st July 2014
9.5%
From 1st July 2015
10%
From 1st July 2016
10.5%
From 1st July 2017
11%
From 1st July 2018
11.5%
From 1st July 2019
12%
Furthermore, from 1st July 2013 employers will have to show on payslips, the amount of the super contributions
paid into the employee’s account and the date the super contribution was made.
2013 National Wage Case deliberations underway
The Fair Work Commission is currently undertaking its annual review of wages paid under modern awards to determine if any increase is warranted. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has submitted that an increase of $30 per week is justified for all employees up to the tradesman’s level and a flat 4.2% increase for any employee whose award rate is in excess of the trade rate (currently $706.10/ week). Employer groups are urging a far more modest increase ranging from approximately $10 to $13 per week. The Commission will hold final consultations in Melbourne and Sydney on 21st and 22nd May and a decision will be released within a week or two of those dates. Any increase awarded would apply from 1st July 2013. May 2013 Motor Trader | 23
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MIT apprentice Callum Kinch was awarded the Rotary Club’s Apprentice Award earlier this month. Callum, 22 was recognized for his high achievement in training coupled with his good attitude and work ethic. “Callum’s a pleasure to teach and always strives to do his best, he’s a worthy recipient of the award,” said MIT Technical Trainer James Dixon. After spending 12 months in the plumbing trade, Callum decided he wanted to join the motor industry and is working at Ultra Tune, Carindale and currently studying his Cert III in Automotive Mechanical Technology
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