Common use of Introduction of Change Clause in Contracts

Introduction of Change. (a) If the employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer shall notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer shall discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall provide to the practitioners concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.

Introduction of Change. 18.1 Employer's duty to notify: (a) If Where the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersan Employee, the employer shall Employer will notify the practitioners Employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationchanges. (b) “Significant effects" ” include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's Employees workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; , the alteration of hours of work; , the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners Employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall will be deemed not to have significant effect. 18.2 Employer's duty to discuss change: (a) The employer shall Employer will discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter aliaEmployees affected, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofclause 18.1 of this Agreement, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersEmployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners Employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association Employees in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall discussions will commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1clause 18.1(a) hereof. (c) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, the employer shall Employer will provide in writing to the practitioners concerned and the AssociationEmployees concerned, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners Employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but Employees provided that the employer shall Employer will not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their the Employer's interests.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer Employer shall notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the AssociationAMA. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerEmployer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer Employer shall discuss with the practitioners affected and the AssociationAMA, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association AMA in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Employer shall provide to the practitioners concerned and the AssociationAMA, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer shall Employer will notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerEmployer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall will be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer shall Employer will discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall will commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall Employer will provide to the practitioners concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer shall Employer will not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.

Introduction of Change. 12.1 Consultation regarding major workplace change (a) If the Employer to notify (i) Where an employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall must notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationtheir representatives, if any. (bii) Significant effects" effects include termination of employment, ; major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's ’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations locations; and the restructuring of jobs. If Provided that where this Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the these matters referred to herein an alteration shall be is deemed not to have significant effect. (ab) Employer to discuss change (i) The employer shall must discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationtheir representatives, inter aliaif any, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofClause 12.1(a), the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, employees and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall must give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association their representatives in relation to the changes. (bii) The discussion shall discussions must commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofClause 12.1(a). (ciii) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall must provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationtheir representatives, if any, all relevant information about the changes changes, including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees, and any other matters likely to affect practitionersemployees, but the provided that no employer shall not be is required to disclose confidential information information, the disclosure of which would be inimical contrary to the employer’s interests. 12.2 Consultation about changes to rosters or hours of work (a) Where an employer proposes to change an employee’s regular roster or ordinary hours of work, the employer must consult with the employee or employees affected and their representatives, if any, about the proposed change. (b) The employer must: (i) provide to the employee or employees affected and their representatives, if any, information about the proposed change (for example, information about the nature of the change to the employee’s regular roster or ordinary hours of work and when that change is proposed to commence); (ii) invite the employee or employees affected and their representatives, if any, to give their views about the impact of the proposed change (including any impact in relation to their interestsfamily or caring responsibilities); and (iii) give consideration to any views about the impact of the proposed change that are given by the employee or employees concerned and/or their representatives. (c) The requirement to consult under this clause does not apply where an employee has irregular, sporadic or unpredictable working hours. (d) These provisions are to be read in conjunction with other Agreement provisions concerning the scheduling of work and notice requirements.

Introduction of Change. (ai) If Where the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes change in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are is likely to have significant effects on practitionersEmployees, the employer Employer shall notify the practitioners Employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the AssociationEmployee’s nominated representative (if any). (bii) Significant effects" effects include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's Employer’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution dilution of job opportunities, ; promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners Employees to other work or locations location and the restructuring of jobs. If this Where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have a significant effect. (aiii) The employer shall discuss with the practitioners affected and the Associationemployees affected, inter alia, regarding the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause sub-clause (1) hereofii), the effects of the changes are likely to have on practitionersthe employees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association employees in relation to the changes. (biv) The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause sub-clause (1) hereofii). (cv) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employees. The employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical adverse to their intereststhe employer’s interest.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the Where an employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall provide to the practitioners employees concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employees provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which which, would be inimical to their his/her interests.

Introduction of Change. (a) If Company's duty to notify (i) Where the employer company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects affects on practitionersemployees, the employer company shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and and, if the Associationemployees request, their employee representatives. (bii) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employercompany's workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution duration of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for far retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If Provided that where this Agreement provides Agreement, including the incorporated award terms, makes provisions for alteration alterations of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ab) Company's duty to discuss change (i) The employer company shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and and, if the Associationemployees request, inter alia, their employee representatives the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause paragraph (1a)(i) hereof, the effects affects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects affects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association employees in relation to the changes. (bii) The discussion discussions with employees affected and, if the employees request, their employee representatives shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes activities referred to in subclause paragraph (1a) (i) hereof. (ciii) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer company shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and and, if the Associationemployees request, their employee representatives all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects affects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but employees provided that the employer company shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their intereststhe company's interests and shall not be required to provide information about employees bound by the agreement unless provision of that information is required or authorised by law. (iv) The company shall provide information in languages other than English for employees of non-English speaking background. (c) Company's duty to be reasonable The company shall take reasonable steps to mitigate the adverse effects of change upon employees.

Introduction of Change. (a) If Company's duty to notify (i) Where the employer company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects affects on practitionersemployees, the employer company shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationand, if requested, a representative of their choice. (bii) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employercompany's workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution duration of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for far retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and lie restructuring of jobs. If Provided that where this Agreement provides Agreement, including the incorporated Award terms, makes provisions for alteration alterations of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ab) Company's duty to discuss change (i) The employer company shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationand, if requested, a representative of their choice, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause paragraph (1a) (i) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects affects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association their representative(s) in relation to the changes. (bii) The discussion discussions referred to in paragraph (b)(i) above shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes activities referred to in subclause paragraph (1a) (i) hereof. (ciii) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer company shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects affects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but employees provided that the employer company shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their intereststhe company's interests and shall not be required to provide information about employees bound by the agreement unless provision of that information is required or authorised by law. (iv) The company shall provide information in languages other than English for employees of non-English speaking background. (c) Company's duty to be reasonable The company shall take reasonable steps to mitigate the adverse effects of change upon employees.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the Employer’s duty to notify (1) Where an employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationunion to which they belong. (b2) ‘Significant effects" ’ include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's ’s workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; , the alteration of hours of work; , the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides Provided that where the agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ab) Employer’s duty to discuss change (1) The employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationunion to which they belong, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause paragraph (1a) hereofabove, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, employees and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees, and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association union in relation to the changes. (b2) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause paragraph (1a) hereofof this subclause. (c3) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, the employer shall provide to the practitioners employees concerned and the Association, union to which they belong all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employees provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interestsadversely affect the employer.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the 39.1 Notification of intended change 39.1.1 Where an employer has made a definite decision to introduce major implement changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall as soon as practicable notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and and, if requested by those employees, the AssociationUnion. (b) 39.1.2 Significant effects" include termination of employment, effects include: major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce ’s work-force or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have a significant effect. (a) 39.2 Consultation with employees 39.2.1 The employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationand, inter aliaif requested by those employees, their union, among other things, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofclause 39.1.1, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of or such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association their union in relation to the changes. (b) 39.2.2 The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofclause 39.1.1. (c) 39.2.3 For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationand, if requested by those employees, their union, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but employees provided that the employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information information, the disclosure of which which, when looked at objectively, would be inimical to their against the employer’s interests.

Introduction of Change. (a) If 8.1 Employer's duty to notify 8.1.1 Where the employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationtheir Union. (b) 8.1.2 Significant effects" effects include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce work-force or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) 8.2 Employer's duty to discuss change 8.2.1 The employer shall discuss with the practitioners affected employees affected, and the Associationif requested by employees, with their Union, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) 8.1 hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association their Union in relation to the changes. (b) 8.2.2 The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) 8.1 hereof. (c) 8.2.3 For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall provide in writing to the practitioners concerned and the Associationemployees concerned, all relevant information about the changes changes, including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employees provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their the employer's interests.

Introduction of Change. 10.1 (a) If Company's duty to notify (i) Where the employer Company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects affects on practitionersemployees, the employer Company shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationtheir union if requested by employees. (bii) “Significant effects" ” include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerCompany's workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If Provided that where the Awards, in relation to those terms of the Award prescrbed in Clause 5 of this Agreement provides Agreement, make provisions for alteration alterations of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. 10.1 (ab) Company's duty to discuss change (i) The employer Company shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationtheir union if requested by employees, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause paragraph (1a)(i) hereof, the effects affects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects affects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association their union in relation to the changes. (bii) The discussion discussions with employees affected and their union if requested by employees shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes activities referred to in subclause paragraph (1a)(i) hereof. (ciii) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Company shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationtheir union if requested by employees, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects affects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but employees provided that the employer Company shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their the Company's interests. (iv) The Company shall provide information in languages other than English for employees of non-English speaking background if required. 10.1 (c) Company's duty to be reasonable. The Company shall take reasonable steps to mitigate the adverse effects of change upon employees.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer Employer shall notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerEmployer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. jobs.‌ If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer Employer shall discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Employer shall provide to the practitioners concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.

Introduction of Change. (a) If 10.1 Employer's duty to notify 10.1.1 Where the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisationOrganisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer Employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the AssociationUnion. (b) 10.1.2 Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerEmployer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenureopportunities; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides Where the agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) 10.2 Employer's duty to discuss change 10.2.1 The employer Employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the AssociationUnion, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofclause 10.1, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects affects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association Union in relation to the changes. (b) 10.2.2 The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofclause 10.1.1. (c) 10.2.3 For the purposes purpose of such discussion, the employer Employer shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the AssociationUnion, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer employees. The Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to the Employer's interests. The Union shall provide in writing to the employer any concerns that come to their interestsattention where applicable.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the 10.1 Employer's duty to notify Where an employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) union to which they belong. "Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; , the alteration of hours of work; , the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides Provided that where the award makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) 10.2 Employer's duty to discuss change The employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationunion to which they belong, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofsub clause 10.1, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, employees and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees, and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association union in relation to the changes. (b) . The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) sub clause 10.1 of this agreement. For the purposes purpose of such discussiondiscussions, the employer shall provide to the practitioners employees concerned and the Association, union to which they belong all relevant information about the changes changes, including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitionersemployees, but the provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interestsadversely affect the employer.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the Where an employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected effected by the proposed changes and the Associationtheir union or unions. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides Provided that where the agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ac) The employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationtheir union or unions, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1a) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association their unions in relation to the changes. (bd) The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1a) hereof. (ce) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall provide to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationtheir union or unions, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected excepted effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employees provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to his/her interests. AP801855 Clause 10 (p. 1 of 3) (i) Where an employer has made a definite decision that he/she no longer wishes the job the employee has been doing done by anyone and this is not due to the ordinary and customary turnover of labour and that decision may lead to termination of employment the employer shall hold discussions with the employees directly affected and with their union or unions. (ii) The discussions shall take place as soon as is practicable after the employer has made a definite decision which will invoke the provision of sub-paragraph (i) hereof and shall cover, inter alia, any reasons for the proposed terminations, measures to avoid or minimise the terminations and measures to mitigate any adverse effects of any terminations on the employees concerned. (iii) For the purposes of the discussion the employer shall, as soon as practicable, provide to the employees concerned and their union or unions, all relevant information about the proposed terminations including the reasons for the proposed terminations, the number and categories of employees likely to be affected, and the number of workers normally employed and the period over which the terminations are likely to be carried out. Provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to its interests. (iv) This sub-clause shall not apply to employers who employ less than 15 employees. (b) Where an employee is transferred to lower paid duties for reasons set out in subclause (a) hereof the employee shall be entitled to the same period of notice of transfer as he/she would have been entitled to if his/her employment has been terminated, and the employer may at his/her option, make payment in lieu thereof of an amount equal to the difference between the former ordinary time rate of pay and the new lower ordinary time rates for the number of weeks of notice still owing. (i) Where a business is before or after the date of this agreement, transmitted from an employer (in this subclause called "the transmitter") to another employer (in this subclause called "the transmittee") and an employee who at the time of such transmission was an employee of the transmitter in that business becomes an employee of the transmittee: (1) the continuity of the employment of the employee shall be deemed not to have been broken by reason of such transmission; and (2) the period of employment which the employee has had with the transmitter or any prior transmitter shall be deemed to be service of the employee with the transmittee . (ii) In this subclause "business" includes trade, process, business or occupation and includes part of any such business and "transmission" includes transfer, conveyance, assignment or succession whether by agreement or by operation of law and "transmitted" has a corresponding meaning. (i) During the period of notice of termination given by the employer an employee shall be allowed up to one day's time off without loss of pay during each week of notice for the purpose of seeking other employment. (ii) If the employee has been allowed paid leave for more than one day during the notice period for the purpose of seeking other employment, the employee shall, at the request of the employer, be required to produce proof of attendance at an interview or he/she shall not receive payment for the time absent. For this purpose a statutory declaration will be sufficient. (e) Where a decision has been made to terminate employees in the circumstances outline in clause (a) hereof, the employer shall notify the Commonwealth Employment Service thereof as soon as possible giving relevant information including the number and categories of the employees likely to be affected and the period over which the terminations are intended to be carried out. (f) In addition to the period of notice prescribed for ordinary termination in clause 14(d) and subject to further order of the Commission, an employee whose employment is terminated for reasons set out in subclause 10(a) hereof shall be entitled to the following amount of severance pay in respect of a continuous period of services: More than one month and less than one year nil More than one but less than two years 4 weeks' pay More than two but less than three years 6 weeks' pay More than three but less than four years 7 weeks' pay More than four years 8 weeks' pay

Introduction of Change. (a) If the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer shall Employer will notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerEmployer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall will be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer shall Employer will discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall will commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall Employer will provide to the practitioners concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer shall Employer will not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.interests.‌

Introduction of Change. 42.1 Notification of Change (a) If the employer Where Symbion has made a definite decision to introduce major implement changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer Symbion shall as soon as practicable notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationtheir Union. (b) Significant effectsEffects" include termination of employment, ; major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerSymbion's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunitiestenure, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; worked, the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides for alteration enables variation of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. 42.2 Consultation with Employees and their Union (a) The employer Symbion shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Association, inter aliatheir Union among other things, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofsub-clause 42.1, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association their Union in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofsub-clause 42.1. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Symbion shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Association, their Union all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer employees provided that Symbion shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which, which looked at objectively, would be inimical to their against Symbion's interests. (d) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall recognise any employee representative appointed by an employee for the purposes of any consultations pursuant to this clause.

Introduction of Change. (a) If Where the employer Company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisationorganization, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall Company will notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and and, the AssociationUnion, if the employees are members. (b) Significant effects" effects include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size composition of the employer's workforce Company’s work force or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations locations, and the restructuring of jobs. If However, where this Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall will be deemed not to have a significant effect. (ac) The employer shall Company will discuss with the practitioners employees affected and and, if they are members of the AssociationUnion, the Union, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause sub-clause (1) hereofa), the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall will give prompt consideration to matters raised by employees and, if they are members of the practitioners and/or the Association Union, by their union, in relation to the changes. (bd) The discussion shall discussions will commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer Company to make the changes referred to in subclause (1a) hereofof this Clause. (ce) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall Company will provide in writing to the practitioners concerned employees concerned, and if they are members of the AssociationUnion, to their union, all relevant information about the changes changes, including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitionersemployees. However, but the employer shall Company will not be required to disclose confidential information information, the disclosure of which would be inimical detrimental to their the Company’s interests.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer Employer shall notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerEmployer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer Employer shall discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause sub-clause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause sub-clause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Employer shall provide to the practitioners concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.

Introduction of Change. (a) If Where the employer Company has made a definite decision to either: (i) introduce major changes in productionproduction process/layout, programmeprogram, organisation, structure structure, or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer shall notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association.employees; or (ii) change an employee’s regular roster or ordinary hours of work; (b) Significant For the purpose of this clause 'significant effects" ' include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; , the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ac) The employer Company shall provide information about and discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the proposed changes referred to in subclause (1sub-clause 9(a) hereofabove as early as practicable, with the employees affected and their union or representative. Such discussions shall include the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees: for example, allowing employees to change rosters by agreement between themselves, by allowing some scope for flexibility in start and shall finish times, or by allowing employees to take leave. The Company shall: (i) Invite the employees to give their views on the impact of any proposed change (including any impact in relation to their family or caring responsibilities in relation to a change to hours of work); (ii) Give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association employees and or their union or representative in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by changes and their impacts. To assist such discussions the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Company shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Association, their union or representative all relevant information about the changes changes, including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but employees. Provided that the employer Company shall not be required to disclose discuss confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their the Company's interests. (iii) Efforts will be made to present the above information in a manner which can be easily understood including where necessary information in languages other than English for employees of non-English speaking backgrounds.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the employer Where Dairy Farmers has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer Dairy Farmers shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationtheir union or unions. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Award or Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration alternation shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ac) The employer Dairy Farmers shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationtheir union or unions, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofabove, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association their unions in relation to the changes. (bd) The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to make the changes referred to in subclause (1a) hereofabove. (ce) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Dairy Farmers shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationtheir union or unions, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer employees provided that Dairy Farmers shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their Dairy Farmers' interests.

Introduction of Change. (a) If Employer's Duty to Notify (i) Where the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisationorganization, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationwhere required by law their union or unions. (bii) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides Provided that where the award makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have a significant effect. (ab) Employer's duty to discuss change (i) The employer Employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationwhere required by law their union or unions, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause sub clause (1a) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association their unions in relation to the changes. (bii) The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause the sub clause (1a) hereof. (ciii) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, the employer Employer shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationwhere required by law their union or unions, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but employees provided that the employer Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their the Employer's interests.

Introduction of Change. 35.2.1 Employer’s duty to notify (a) If the employer Where an Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersEmployees, the employer Employer shall notify the practitioners Employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationunion to which they belong. (b) ‘Significant effects" ’ include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's Employer’s workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; , the alteration of hours of work; , the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners Employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. 35.2.2 Employer’s duty to discuss change (a) The employer Employer shall discuss with the practitioners Employees affected and the Associationunion to which they belong, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofparagraph 35.2.1 above, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, Employees and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners Employees, and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners Employees and/or the Association union in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereofparagraph 35.2.1 of this subclause. (c) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, the employer Employer shall provide to the practitioners Employees concerned and the Association, union to which they belong all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners Employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer Employees provided that any Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interestsadversely affect the Employer.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the Employer’s duty to notify: (1) Where an employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationunion to which they belong. (b2) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's ’s workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; , the alteration of hours of work; , the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides Provided that where the award makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ab) Employer’s duty to discuss change: (1) The employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationunion to which they belong, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause paragraph (1a) hereofabove, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, employees and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees, and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association union in relation to the changes. (b2) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause paragraph (1a) hereofof this subclause. (c3) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, the employer shall provide to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationunion to which they belong, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitionersemployees, but the provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interestsadversely affect the employer.

Introduction of Change. (a) If the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer Employer shall notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerEmployer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer Employer shall discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause sub-clause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause sub-clause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Employer shall provide to the practitioners concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.interests.‌

Introduction of Change. ‌ (a) If Where the employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes changes, prior to implementation and where requested, the Association. (b) Employee representative. "Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Such effects may be caused by but not limited to, severe and adverse effect on the viability of the business as a result of major loss in access to ore reserves, significantly lower prices of manganese ore, substantial loss of markets, rationalisation of equipment or new technology. Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ab) The employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and where requested, the AssociationEmployee representative, inter aliaamongst other things, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1a) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) their representative. The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (14.3(a) hereof. (c) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, the employer shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationtheir representative when requested, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employees provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical detrimental to their the employer's interests.

Introduction of Change. (a) If 6.1.1 Where the employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationunion. (b) 6.1.2 Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's ’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) 6.1.3 The employer shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationunion, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) Clause 6.1.1 hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association union in relation to the changes. (b) 6.1.4 The discussion notification in 6.1.1 and discussions in 6.1.3 shall occur and commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) Clause 6.1.1 hereof. (c) 6.1.5 For the purposes of such discussion, discussion the employer shall provide to the practitioners employees concerned and where discussions are occurring with the Associationunion, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitionersemployees, but before the change is implemented. The employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information information, the disclosure of which would be inimical contrary to their the employer’s interests.

Introduction of Change. (ai) If Where the employer has made a definite decision Company is intending to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer Company shall notify the practitioners employees and the union who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationchanges. (bii) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerCompany's workforce work force or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides Provided that where the award provisions for alteration alterations of any of the matters other matter referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effectherein. (aiii) The employer Company shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Association, inter aliaunion, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1i) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employees and/or the Association union in relation to the changes. (biv) The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision the Company has been made by the employer advised that they are intending to make the changes referred to in subclause (1i) hereof. (cv) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, the employer Company shall provide to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationunion, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employees provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their its interests. (vi) The Company shall give preference of employment to those employees affected by the introduction of changes. Said employees may apply for any position that may be within their capabilities. (vii) The Company will consult with the individual guards should any transfer between sites be required. Transfer will not take place without the agreement of the individual.

Introduction of Change. (a) If 18.1 Where the employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployee/s, the employer shall notify the practitioners employee/s who may be affected by the proposed changes and the AssociationHSUA (if requested by an affected employee). (b) 18.2 Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employee/s to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) 18.2.1 The employer shall discuss with the practitioners employee/s affected and the AssociationHSUA (if requested by an affected employee), inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) 18.2 hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployee/s, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employee/s and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners employee/s and/or the Association HSUA in relation to the changes. (b) 18.2.2 The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm the definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) 18.1 hereof. (c) 18.3 For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall provide in writing to the practitioners employee/s concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.HSUA (if requested by an affected

Introduction of Change. (a) If the employer has made a definite decision ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’s duty to notify i. Where Heatcraft is planning to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall whether or not a decision has been made, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and upon the Associationrequest of an employee, their Union. (b) ii. “Significant effects" ” include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's Heatcraft’s workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides Provided that where the award makes provisions for alteration alterations of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ab) The employer ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’s duty to discuss change i. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and upon the Associationrequest of an employee, their Union, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1paragraph a) ( i ) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association employees in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion ii. These discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes activities referred to in subclause paragraph a) (1i) hereof. (c) iii. For the purposes of such discussion, the employer ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and upon the Associationrequest of an employee, their Union, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer shall employees provided that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their it’s interests.

Introduction of Change. ‌ (a) If the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer shall Employer will notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerEmployer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall will be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer shall Employer will discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall will commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall Employer will provide to the practitioners concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer shall Employer will not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.

Introduction of Change. ‌ (a) If the employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer shall notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer shall discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer shall provide to the practitioners concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.

Introduction of Change. 30.1 Company's duty to notify (a) If Where the employer Company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersEmployees, the employer Company shall notify the practitioners Employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and if requested by any Employee/s, the AssociationEmployee’s nominated representative. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerCompany's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners Employees to other work or locations location and the restructuring of jobs. If Provided that where this Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. 30.2 Company's duty to discuss change (a) The employer Company shall discuss with the practitioners Employees affected and if requested by any Employee/s, the AssociationUnion, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause Clause 31.1 (1) hereofa), the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersEmployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners Employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changesraised. (b) The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer Company to make the changes referred to in subclause Clause 31.1 (1a) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Company shall provide in writing to the practitioners Employees concerned and if requested by any Employee/s, the AssociationUnion, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners Employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but Employees provided that the employer Company shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their the Company's interests.

Introduction of Change. Employer’s duty to notify (a) If Where the employer company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitionersemployees, the employer shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationtheir union. (b) “Significant effects" ” include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's ’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Provided that where the Agreement provides makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect.. Employer’s duty to discuss change (ac) The employer company shall discuss with the practitioners employees affected and the Associationunion, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause 23 (1a) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to the matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association employee and their union in relation to the changes. (bd) The discussion discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a firm definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (123(a) hereof. (ce) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer company shall provide in writing to the practitioners employees concerned and the Associationtheir union or unions, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; , the expected effects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer employees provided that any company shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to the employer’s interests. Discussions before terminations (a) Where the company has made a definite decision that the company no longer wishes the job the employee has been doing done by anyone and this is not due to the ordinary and customary turnover of labour and that decision may lead to termination of employment, the company shall hold discussions with the employees directly affected and their interestsunion. (b) The discussions shall take place as soon as practicable after the employer had made a definite decision which will invoke the provisions of paragraph 24(a) hereof and shall cover, inter alia, any reasons for the proposed terminations, measure to avoid or minimise the terminations and measures to mitigate any adverse effects of any terminations on the employees concerned. (c) For the purposes of the discussion the company shall, as soon as practicable, provide in writing to the employees concerned and the union, all relevant information about the proposed terminations including the reasons for the proposed terminations, the number and categories of employees likely to be affected, and the number of workers normally employed and the period over which the terminations are likely to be carried out. Provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which, would be inimical to the employer’s interest.

Introduction of Change. (a) If Company’s duty to notify (i) Where the employer company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programmeprogram, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects affects on practitionersemployees, the employer company shall notify the practitioners employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Associationchanges. (bii) “Significant effects" ” include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's company’s workforce or in the skills required; , the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides Provided that where the agreement, makes provisions for alteration alterations of any of the matters referred to herein herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (ab) Company’s duty to discuss change; (i) The employer company shall discuss with the practitioners affected and the Associationemployees affected, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause paragraph (1a) (i) hereof, the effects affects the changes are likely to have on practitionersemployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects affects of such changes on practitioners employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association employees in relation to the changes. (bii) The discussion discussions with employees affected shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes activities referred to in subclause paragraph (1a)(i) hereof. (ciii) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer company shall provide in writing to the practitioners concerned and the Associationemployees concerned, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects affects of the changes on practitioners employees and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but employees provided that the employer company shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their the company’s interests. (iv) The company shall provide information in languages other than English for employees of non-English speaking background. (c) The Company shall take reasonable steps to mitigate the adverse effects of change upon Employees.

Introduction of Change. ‌ (a) If the employer Employer has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, programme, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on practitioners, the employer Employer shall notify the practitioners who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Association. (b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerEmployer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of practitioners to other work or locations and restructuring of jobs. If this Agreement provides for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. (a) The employer Employer shall discuss with the practitioners affected and the Association, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on practitioners, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on practitioners and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the practitioners and/or the Association in relation to the changes. (b) The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a firm decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in subclause (1) hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the employer Employer shall provide to the practitioners concerned and the Association, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on practitioners and any other matters likely to affect practitioners, but the employer Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to their interests.