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Inside this issue: Permanent members maintaining minimum staffing at retained stations Joint Drug and Alcohol Protocol still in place Retained Community First Responder claim In Orders moved to Wednesday - why?

As reported in last Friday’s Code Red, the Union listed a dispute with the IRC over the Department’s intention to allow Station Officers who have not completed the Inspectors Promotional Program (IPP) to fill Duty Commander positions in clear breach of both Clauses 7 and 13 of the Award. The dispute was heard by the IRC’s Commissioner Ritchie yesterday, 24 August.

The Union made its objection to the publication of these items clear enough, but the Department decided to publish today regardless. The Union this afternoon listed the dispute with the IRC. The Union’s State Executive and SOSB Secretary also met this afternoon and resolved to commence appropriate industrial action.

Inside this issue: Tomorrow Australia votes. Even the bookies are finding it to difficult to call Diagnosis on M/Cs? FBEU Centernary March, AGM, and Function

Inside this issue: New Workplace Complaints Policy LSV staffing changes imminent UFUA media

Inside this issue: Bushfire Royal Commission Transfer lists Out of orders

Inside this issue: Meal and travel allowances increased from 1 July 2010 Community safety activities

Inside this issue: Learning and Development restructure update Qualification allowances paid week in, week out National paid parental leave from 1 January 2011 Four hour backpay win Part-time work and part-time dues

Inside this issue: Don't get burnt by Payroll - Check your payslips! 6000 UK firefighters threatened with sack - by blog