Notice of Lodging Rule Change Application – 19 December 2025
19 December 2025
Further to UFUA National Bulletin #008, a declaration and notice of authorisation of rule changes has been lodged with the Fair Work Commission.
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”
Members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting, which will be held at the UFU Office at 265 Macquarie Street, Hobart on Friday 7 November 2025 at 12:30pm. A link to participate by video conference will be sent to … Read the rest “2025 AGM and Financial Reports”
The AEC are conducting elections for President and two Trustee positions, with nominations opening on Friday 29 November 2024 and closing at 1200 on Monday 16 December 2024.
You can find further information about these positions here: https://ufutas.asn.au/structures-and-roles/
The AEC … Read the rest “UFU Tas BCOM Election”
The 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held at the UFU Office, 265 Macquarie Street, Hobart at 12:30pm on Friday 1 November 2024. The minutes from the previous AGM and agenda will be sent out to members with a meeting … Read the rest “2024 AGM and Financial Report”
The UFUA Tasmania Branch Annual General Meeting will be at 1230 on Friday 10 November 2023 in Training Room 2, State Headquarters. An agenda and Webex link will sent to members prior to the meeting and we encourage members to … Read the rest “AGM 2023 and Financial Report”
Members’ attention is drawn to the following information concerning changes to the UFUA rules sought by Queensland Branch Administrator Gavin Marshall. These changes are intended to facilitate the conduct of elections ordered by the Federal Court following a judgment delivered … Read the rest “Rule Changes to facilitate UFU Queensland Branch elections”
The Firefighting Industry Agreement expired in June 2021 and a new agreement was not registered until 6 March 2023. Tasmanian Firefighters are the lowest paid in Australia. While bills are going up by more than 5%, the Tasmanian government is … Read the rest “UFU Tas Industrial Agreement 2022”
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 going up by more than 5%, the Tasmanian government is offering Firefighters 2.35% and 2.5% … Read the rest “UFU Tas Industrial Action”
In 2006, TFS reduced superannuation payments for new employees to the minimum superannuation guarantee level, which at the time of writing is now 10%.
TFS employees generally fall into one of three categories with regard to superannuation.
Employed before … Read the rest “Superannuation in TFS”