Protected industrial action refers to lawful industrial action taken by employees and their union representatives during negotiations for a new enterprise agreement or when disputes arise in the workplace. Protected industrial actions can include strikes, stoppages of work, bans on performing certain tasks, and other actions aimed at putting pressure on employers to address [...]

The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) has limited the pay rise that you can receive to be capped at 11.2% in total - without any allowances or changes to safety nets or broadbanding.  You are being treated as if you are the same as any public servant. This is unacceptable and frankly insulting. It does not [...]

If you are an AFPA member (or nominated the AFPA as your bargaining representative) and were eligible to vote in the protected action ballot (regardless of whether you voted yes to particular actions or not), you have the right to participate in any or all of the listed protected actions.  Protected industrial action provides employees with [...]

You will have the opportunity to vote on whether or not you are willing to take part in protected industrial action. You will receive a ballot with a number of potential actions included.  The number of questions reflects the fact that the AFP is a diverse workplace, and a ‘one size fits all’ approach will not [...]

The simple answer is yes. The AFPA has met the restrictions and requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009 in order to create the opportunity for members to undertake protected industrial action. The AFP is prohibited from taking adverse action against you because you take part in, or propose to take part in, any form [...]

The AFPA and its members have up to 30 days to commence each form of protected industrial action that was approved by the Fair Work Commission (or apply to have the time period extended).  Once each action has commenced, there is no limit to how many times it can be notified or how long each [...]

No, your employment is protected while taking the listed protected industrial actions. The FWC has approved the actions for you to further your claims with respect to a proposed Enterprise Agreement.

Although there is no requirement to notify your employer that you are engaging in protected industrial action on the day (as they will already have been notified by the AFPA), it is advisable to do so. Union members who have previously taken action reported it was easier to take protected industrial action once their employer [...]

The AFPA has purposely chosen actions that still allow our members to perform their important essential roles (as the actions are nearly all partial work bans). The actions are designed to send a loud message to the government that you will not accept their disrespectful offer.   They also have the effect of informing the public [...]

The protected industrial action proposed is not for a complete ban on working. That being said, there is provision in the Fair Work Act 2009 for the AFP to reduce wages by a specified proportion if it gives written notice to both the AFPA and the member concerned.  Given the nature of the actions proposed, [...]