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Tasmania Branch News

UFU Tas Industrial Action

The Firefighting Industry Agreement expired in June 2021 and negotiations have not significantly progressed. Tasmanian Firefighters are the lowest paid in Australia. While bills are […]

Superannuation in TFS

Introduction In 2006, TFS reduced superannuation payments for new employees to the minimum superannuation guarantee level, which at the time of writing is now 10%. […]

UFU Values

A number of UFU members have expressed disappointment that they do not see their values reflected by the current group of Labor MPs. The Branch […]

UFU Election Report 2021

Congratulations to those elected to the Branch Committee of Management (BCOM) and thank you to those of you who served during the previous term. BCOM […]

Pfas FAQ

UFUA Tasmania FAQ on pfas foams

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UFUA BULLETIN #008

The UFU’s work in shaping Australia and International standards relating to firefighter safety has reached an important juncture.

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UFUA Bulletin #007

World Health Organization officially declares firefighting a cancer-causing profession
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LANCET JUNE 2022 – Occupational Exposure as a Firefighter

In June, 2022, 25 scientists from eight countries met at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, to finalise their evaluation of the carcinogenicity of occupational exposure as a firefighter. This assessment will be publ…

Rule Changes to facilitate UFUQ Branch elections

Members’ attention is drawn to the following information concerning changes to the UFUA rules sought by Queensland Branch Administrator Gavin Marshall. These changes are intended to facilitate the conduct of elections ordered by the Federal Court follo…

UFUA Election Results

The UFUA National Committee of Management on June 17 accepted the election report from the Returning Officer of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) which makes

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WHS Issue Resolution Procedure

The Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (Tas) contain a default WHS Issue Resolution Process that must be followed unless another compliant process is agreed upon. Summary of Default Procedure: This applies where there is disagreement regarding WHS, including action taken when a hazard or incident report is submitted. It’s important to include the following details about […]

UFUA Bulletin #34 Further Update

Further to UFUA Bulletin #34 a declaration and Application for consent to the alteration of the eligibility rules of an organization has been lodged with the Fair Work Commission – 20 Oct 2020.

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UFUA Bulletin #34 Update

Further to UFUA Bulleting #34 a declaration and notice of authorisation of rule changes has been lodged with the Fair Work Commission – 16 October 2020.

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National Bulletin 034 – UFUA Rule Changes

The United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFUA) National Committee of Management has adopted changes to the UFUA rules on 15 September 2020.

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National Bulletin #28 – UFUA National Committee Meeting a Resounding Success

Climate action resolution, UFUA legislative agenda update and more This week, the National Delegates of the United Firefighters Union of Australia (National Union) met in Canberra, ACT for its annual National Committee of Management meeting. Read the bulletin in full

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Contact the UFU Tasmanian Branch

Phone:

0455 038 009
Leigh Hills - Secretary

Email:

ufutas@ufutas.com

Address:

265 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000

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  • Rule Changes to facilitate UFUQ Branch elections 28/06/2022
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  • “The Firefighter’s Experience” once again on the world stage 08/06/2022
  • UFU Tas Industrial Action 24/05/2022
  • UFUA Briefing Paper on Firefighter Presumptive Cancer Rights 06/05/2022
  • Firefighter’s call on Australia’s political parties to address firefighter cancer and PFAS blood contamination 06/05/2022
  • UFUA Elections 2022 Update 22/04/2022

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