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v37#21 QFES DRAWS CLOSER TO EXTINCTION
In this edition - Your union has been working hard for an end to the QFES circus, through the establishment of the new Queensland Fire Department and a return to fire and rescue operations being the focus of that new department.
v37#20 FIRE SERVICE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PAYMENT INFORMATION ON CA22 ALLOWANCES!
In this edition - Members who work at live fire campus or as DMO’s have rightly been asking when their allowances and provisions arising from CA22 might commence, given the agreement was certified in May 2023.
v37#19 INCREASED SUPERANNUATION PAYMENTS: COMMENCEMENT DATE CONFIRMED
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.
v37#18 FIREFIGHTERS’ REMEMBRANCE DAY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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AUXILIARY UPDATE
QSuper factsheet - Income protection for auxiliary firefighters 2
Auxiliary Update - 18 November 2019
Auxiliary Update - 12 November 2019
Auxiliary Update - 9 October 2019
Auxiliary Update 10 September 2018
Wage Rise for all auxiliary firefighters from 1 September 2018
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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.