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The Full Bench of the Industrial Relations Court today handed down its decision in the hospital car parking dispute.

Despite the existence of an Enterprise Agreement which protected existing conditions, the Health Department reduced take home pay for members by introducing / increasing fees for staff for car parking at metropolitan hospitals.

The PSA challenged what it believed to be a breach of an Enterprise Agreement in the Industrial Court. Orders were issued preventing the new fees being introduced for staff pending the outcome of the case.

The case was heard in November 2011, and the Full Bench today rejected the PSA's application.

The Bench recommended that the implementation of it's Decision be delayed to allow time for the PSA to consider an Appeal to the Supreme Court. This recommendation also allows time for the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation to examine the decision and to consider available legal options.

Notwithstanding the final outcome, the PSA regarded this matter most seriously and PSA Council determined to use all available avenues to seek a remedy for affected members.

3 February 2011