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v35#27 INDEPENDENT QFES STRUCTURE REVIEW – UPDATE
In this edition - You will recall that Minister Ryan announced in December 2020 that he had called for an external and independent review of QFES to find out ‘what works, what doesn’t, and what can work better’.
v35#26 QFES/SOU 17.5% INJUNCTION – WAS IT ALL OVER BEFORE IT EVEN BEGAN?
In this edition - At 2PM on Monday 19 July 2021 I received confirmation from QFES that they have decided extend the 17.5% annual leave loading to all classifications of employees listed in Schedule 1 of CA19.
v35#25 QFES/SOU 17.5% INJUNCTION – SOME RELEVANT INFORMATION
In this edition - I wanted to keep you informed and updated on the QFES/SOU QIRC matter because I am aware of discussions happening at your work locations. However, based on legal advice, I can only talk a bit more about how we got to where we are.
v35#24 RECRUIT ‘OPERATIONAL FOCUSED ABILITIES TEST’ – STANDARDS AGREED TO FOR NEXT 5 YEARS
In this edition - For some years, your union has been working to repair your confidence in operational firefighter recruitment.
v35#23 QFES/SOU 17.5% - WHAT IS THE SOU QIRC APPLICATION ALL ABOUT?
In this edition - It has been reported to me that SOU members are either possibly deliberately or probably accidentally creating confusion throughout the regions about the subject matter of their union’s application to the QIRC.
v35# 22 QFES/SOU 17.5% CASE – UPDATE
In this edition - Following on from Code 2’s dated 2 and 5 July 2021, I can provide the following brief update on the progress of the QFES and SOU case against eligible members obtaining the 17.5% loading on their annual leave, as provided for by the state government last October.
v35#21 SOU / QFES 17.5% CASE UPDATE
In this edition - I reported to you on Friday 2 July 2021 that the QFES Senior Officers Union (SOU) had lodged an application to obtain an injunction against QFES being able to provide eligible UFUQ members with 17.5% annual leave loading.
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CODE RED
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.
