The United Firefighters’ Union of Australia (UFUA) wishes to notify all members that on 9 April 2026, the Fair Work Commission certified a number of changes to the UFUA Rules, as part of the Omnibus Rule Changes.
The updated rule … Read the rest “UFUA BULLETIN #001/2026 Certification of Initial Rule Changes”
The UFUA National Committee of Management on February 9 2026 accepted the declaration from the Returning Officer of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) which makes official the election of Peter Marshall as National Secretary.
NCOM delegates have extended their congratulations … Read the rest “UFUA Election Result”
Further to UFUA National Bulletin #010/2025, a declaration and notice of authorisation of rule changes has been lodged with the Fair Work Commission.
Nominations are now OPEN for ELIGIBLE NCOM Members. Please find the Election Notice and Nomination Form for the United Firefighters’ Union of Australia’s Election E2025/181 in the links below:
Election Notice – E2025/181 UFUA Election Notice
Nomination Form – E2025/181 … Read the rest “UFUA National Election E2025/181”
Further to UFUA National Bulletin #008, a declaration and notice of authorisation of rule changes has been lodged with the Fair Work Commission.
The United Firefighters’ Union of Australia (UFUA) wishes to notify all members that the National Committee of Management, at the meeting on 12 December 2025, approved an alteration to the UFUA Rules.
In accordance with rule 49(4) of the UFUA … Read the rest “UFUA BULLETIN #010/2025# Notice of Further UFUA Rule Changes”
The Senate Select Committee on Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) have released their final report, marking an important step in addressing the management of PFAS in Australia. Please read more in National Bulletin #009/2025.
This UFUA National Bulletin extends notice to all members that the National Committee of Management has approved a series of alterations to the UFUA Rules. Please read more, including a summary of the rule changes adopted by NCOM, by clicking … Read the rest “UFUA BULLETIN #008/2025”
Please note, the Audited Financial Statement for the Financial Year ending 30 June 2025 is now available from the financials page.
Sign the Petition to Increase the Superannuation Guarantee for Firefighters and Paramedics. The United Firefighters Union of Australia are currently campaigning to increase the National Superannuation Guarantee Rate (SGR) for firefighters and paramedics. Please read more – and find the … Read the rest “UFUA BULLETIN #005A/2025”
UFU Representatives appeared before Senate Committee on PFAS in Melbourne on the 4th of June 2025. To read more about the Senate Committee, and the work the UFUA have been doing to represent firefighters at a national and international level … Read the rest “UFUA BULLETIN #004/2025”
Many UFU members will have been shocked at the news this week from Idaho in the United States. This tragic event has reverberated through fire services and firefighter unions internationally. Please read the latest UFUA Bulletin by clicking this link… Read the rest “UFUA BULLETIN #003/2025”
