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 […]
Tasmania Branch News
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
National News
UFUA Briefing Paper on Firefighter Presumptive Cancer Rights
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UFUA Briefing Paper on Firefighter Presumptive Cancer Rights 03.05.2022
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Firefighter’s call on Australia’s political parties to address firefighter cancer and PFAS blood contamination
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ACT UFU 0522 election (002)
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UFUA Elections 2022 Update
Nominations are now closed
E2021-167 UFUA – Amended Election Schedule
Voting Ballots opens for Eligible NCOM members 28th April
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UFUA Election 2022 – Amended Schedule
E2021-167 UFUA – Amended Election Schedule
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UFUA Professional Firefighters Cancer Forum 2022
Sending a big shout out of sincere appreciation to the Presenters, Parliamentarians and Attendees at the 2022 UFUA Professional Firefighters Cancer Forum. This informative and important event provided critical information on the latest developments on presumptive cancers. Highlights included presentations by the world’s leading expert on occupational cancer, IAFF Trustee and Winnipeg Captain President Alex […]
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WHS
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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