News & Events
The AFPA strives to keep members regularly informed about issues and events important to members through our various communication networks. We encourage members to check back with us on a regular basis to keep yourself up to date on all AFPA matters.
Member News and Updates
The Right to Disconnect (PFA media release)
The Police Federation of Australia believes any attempt to wind back, disallow or prevent police being compensated for accepting work related calls while off duty is short sighted, disrespectful, and wrong.
PFA Chief Executive Scott Weber said “Due to the 24-hour role of policing there’s often instances where senior police call an off-duty police officer, sometimes after midnight, requesting information or paperwork that could have been dealt with when the officer was next on duty. As police we understand there are operational requirements for this to occur, but police should always be paid for this otherwise it is simply wage theft.”
AFPA SUPPORTS “RIGHT TO DISCONNECT”
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) supports the Albanese government’s initiative to introduce ‘right to disconnect’ legislation.
Since 2022, the AFPA has been working hard on behalf of its members to formalise the ‘right to disconnect’ and improve the work-life balance and mental health outcomes of Australian Federal Police (AFP) employees.
Discussion around the right to disconnect has become increasingly relevant in today’s digital age, with many employers expecting employees to be available around the clock. The right to disconnect recognises the importance of uninterrupted rest away from work.
AFPA President Alex Caruana said that his previous discussions with the Government had been fruitful, with Minister Tony Burke leading the way in supporting AFP officers through industrial reform.
Industrial Dispatches
AFPA Industrial Dispatch #34
- Unpaid Overtime Project
- Right to defer Professional Standards Interviews
- Mandatory Rest Days
- Definition of “bullying and harassment”
- Closure of Team Leader/Sergeant Recruitment Pool (VRN 0391/17)
AFPA Industrial Dispatch #33
- No “double dipping” – Comcare and other compensation
- Superannuation Advice
- Campaign to film police
- Legal and Industrial Team Response Times
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