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This section is created for the new Newsletter that is a combination of all the areas in AFPA, i.e. President, Legal and Industrial, Membership, Media and Government Relations.

February 2024 Dispatch

Greetings everyone,This past month has seen a lot of focus on potential legislation to enshrine the ‘right to disconnect’ for AFP appointees. You can find our 7 February media release here. This reform has been on the AFPA’s agenda for some time. The recent AFPA Enterprise Agreement Membership Survey has highlighted that the majority of [...]

By |2024-03-10T03:21:11+11:00February 19th, 2024|NewsLetter, Government and Media Relations|0 Comments

February 2024 AFPA Legal and Industrial Update

The AFPA has been at the forefront of the drive to include a Right to Disconnect into any Enterprise Agreement covering our members. It now appears that the Government are taking this crucial right seriously, with Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke making a deal with crossbench senators and including the Right to Disconnect in [...]

By |2024-02-18T23:23:39+11:00February 19th, 2024|Legal and Industrial Newsletter, NewsLetter|0 Comments

January 2024 AFPA Legal and Industrial Update

The changes outlined in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Part 1) have come into effect! Presumptive Legislation - posttraumatic stress disorder Prior to Christmas, the Fair Work Amendment (Closing the Loopholes) Bill 2023 was amended by the Senate, which opted to split the legislation into two bills, separating less controversial [...]

By |2024-01-15T15:32:09+11:00January 15th, 2024|Legal and Industrial Newsletter, NewsLetter|0 Comments

January 2024 Dispatch

Hello everyone. I hope those who were able to take a break over Christmas enjoyed their time off with family and friends. I must begin by acknowledging the challenges that some of our comrades are currently facing. It can be extremely difficult to maintain a work-life balance while being a parent or a partner. [...]

By |2024-01-15T15:32:32+11:00January 15th, 2024|NewsLetter, Government and Media Relations|0 Comments

December 2023 Dispatch

Greetings everyone, I would like to begin by acknowledging the death of South Australia Police (SAPOL) Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig. AFPA General Manager Paul McCue represented the Association at a state funeral for Brevet Sergeant Doig in Adelaide on Monday, December 4. I take some solace from the progress of the recent talks about [...]

By |2023-12-13T13:13:15+11:00December 13th, 2023|NewsLetter, Government and Media Relations|0 Comments

December 2023 AFPA Legal and Industrial Update

Christmas/New Year Period With the upcoming Christmas and New Year break, we wish to provide reminders to members so they can enter the holiday season with confirmation of entitlements, awareness of policy/ procedures, and contacts for support should they need it. I implore members to utilise their designated days off and holidays for the [...]

By |2023-12-13T13:12:37+11:00December 13th, 2023|Legal and Industrial Newsletter, NewsLetter|0 Comments

Your December 2023 AFPA Membership Benefits are here!

‘Tis the season! As we head into the festive season, and on the back of a particularly difficult year financially for many, I encourage you to utilise your AFPA Membership to its fullest. This can range from discounted petrol, travel, and groceries to gifts, homewares, garden items, and electrical items. Chances are, if you [...]

By |2023-12-13T13:12:09+11:00December 13th, 2023|NewsLetter, Membership Newsletter|0 Comments
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