In this edition - You will recall I reported to you all 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.

In this edition - Firefighters Remembrance Day is honoured every year on October 10, with flags at all fire stations flown at half-mast and a minute's silence observed at 10am. For those at station, a siren blast from your appliance for 10 seconds is also fitting at the conclusion of the minute silence.

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

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

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.