UFUA Tasmania

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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The UFUA congratulates the Victorian Branch for their exceptional efforts in mitigating the risks of occupational cancer for Firefighters. Whilst we have fought hard to have PFAS chemicals removed from firefighting, no-one can undo the suffering caused…

UFUA Bulletin #009

Firefighter and Victorian UFU Branch member Mick Tisbury to feature on ABC’s ‘Australian Story’ episode airing 26th September 2022

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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…

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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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Tasmania Branch News