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Auxiliary Update : Auxiliary Update - 05 October 2023

In this edition - The Queensland government has released the final report of the independent review into the operation of Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme.

Code 2 : v37#17 QLD WORKCOVER REVIEW REPORT RELEASED: INCLUDES RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE LIST OF DEEMED DISEASES

In this edition - The Queensland government has released the final report of the independent review into the operation of Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme.

Code 2 : v37#16 QFES COMMISSIONER RESIGNS

In this edition - On behalf of members, I acknowledge Commissioner Leach’s work in the role since his appointment in 2019. I personally thank the Commissioner for his candid engagement with me on your behalf on the range of difficult challenges that faced him in his tenure.

Code 2 : v37#15 KINGS BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS

In this edition - This Monday, 02 September 2023 is the King’s Birthday Public Holiday. UFUQ members should be aware that the King’s Birthday does not attract the same penalties as other public holidays.

Code 2 : v37#14 - ALL 5 DAY STATIONS TRANSITIONING TO 7 DAY STATIONS

In this edition - I am pleased that after almost two years of positive discussions with the state government and QFES, decisions on an expanded range of uses for the increase in firefighter numbers can start to be reported to you and your colleagues. There will be a series of Code 2’s providing specific detail on how the new numbers are being, and will be, used.

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The United Firefighters' Union in Queensland represents Urban firefighters, both career, part-time, Scientific Officers and Communication Officers. The union is made up of members throughout the state of Queensland, as far as Thursday Island to the North and to the borders of our great state. READ MORE