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v36#23 PUBLIC HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD

In this Edition - Public Holidays for 2022 / 2023

v36#22 HOW THE QFES GRINCH TRIED TO STEAL YOUR UNION CHRISTMAS GIFT

In this edition - You will no doubt have seen the UFUQ Code 2 dated 25 November 2022 providing you an update on your soon to be paid 17.5% loading payment.

v36#21 17.5% ANNUAL LEAVE LOADING PAYMENT OCCURS 1 DECEMBER 2022

In this edition - I am pleased to report that on 1 December 2022 eligible member’s pay will include the annual payment of 17.5% annual leave loading.

v36#20 UPDATE ON RECENT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 2016

In this edition - In July 2022, your union made submissions to the Queensland Government review of the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (the IR Act).

v36#19 AUDITED ACCOUNTS

In this edition - In accordance with the Industrial Relations Act 2016, the audited financial reports of your union for the financial year 2021/2022 are available for members.

v36#18 FIRE AND RESCUE REFORM CONFIRMED BY MINISTER RYAN

In this edition - Further to my previous update to members on 21 October 2022, I am very pleased to announce that Minister Mark Ryan has answered your union’s call for action.

v36#17 IT’S TIME FOR ACTION

In this edition - You will recall your union provided substantial submissions to the KPMG Review into the future operations, structure, and sustainability of the fire service. That report currently sits with Government.

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AUXILIARY UPDATE

Auxiliary Update - 29 January 2024

In this edition - As reported to you in the Auxiliary Update of 30 November 2023, the Industrial Commission has flagged that you will likely receive a 5.75% rise in your hourly rate and relevant allowances and penalties.

Auxiliary Update 21 December 2023

In this edition - Christmas and New Year 2023/2024 Public Holiday Entitlements.

Auxiliary Update - 30 November 2023

In this edition - State Wage Case proceedings ongoing.

Auxiliary Update 11 October 2023

In this edition - I am pleased to report that in June 2023 the Queensland Treasurer, the Hon Mr Cameron Dick, wrote to your union confirming an increase in accumulated benefit superannuation for all members employed under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, due to the forced retirement age. Of course, this includes Auxiliary Firefighters.

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.

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WHS Bulletin

v1#1 Hazard alert: air-conditioning ducts with steel wire frame

In this edition - I wish to inform all members of a significant health and safety hazard associated with BA operations when attending structural fires.