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Sitrep 38/2013

October 4, 2013

Inside this issue: 2013 AGM Agenda and Sub-branch meeting details Meal and Travel allowances increased from 1 July – update #2 IPP Pre-Entry Test entitlements Freedom of information – “Swordfish” reeled in October is Mental Health Month SSS and SASS contributions can be salary sacrificed

Sitrep 37/2013

September 27, 2013

Inside this issue: IRC decision in Regs dispute – update #2 Reminder to be lawful, not reasonable Disposition Forms Banned – Update Sick during annuals or LSL? You may be entitled to a leave re-credit UK comrades on strike

Sitrep 36/2013

September 20, 2013

Inside this issue: 2013 AGM TOLing: Advice and instructions for permanent members Department asking for too much On-shift rescue training to commence Check before you sign Disposition Forms banned

Sitrep 35/2013

September 13, 2013

Inside this issue : Accumulated leave - know your rights Peter Phelps MP carries on like a goose and Rupert Murdoch outed as anti-worker goon.

Sitrep 34/2013

September 6, 2013

Inside this issue: A new Drug and Alcohol Protocol? Update #6 Retained Award negotiations – update #4 7% wage rise for Retained CFR – update #1

2013 Election Statement

September 4, 2013

Abbott cruising to victory - what does it mean for firefighters?

Sitrep 33/2013

August 22, 2013

Inside this issue: O’ Farrell cuts public sector wages … … and loses - update #4 Meal and Travel allowances increased from 1 July – update #1 IRC decision in Regs dispute – update #1 Officer promotions - update #6

Sitrep 32/2013

August 9, 2013

Inside this issue: Holmesville 10/14 dispute – update #1 Retained Award negotiations - update #3 Voting Liberal on 7 September? A new Drug and Alcohol Protocol? Update #5

Sitrep 31/2013

August 2, 2013

Inside this issue: Officer Promotions Update #5 IRC finding on 2012 workers comp strike Minimum crewing – the Commissioner responds