Published Monday, 06 August, 2007 at 04:07 PM
JOINT STATEMENT
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure
The Honourable Anna Bligh
Minister for Police and Corrective Services
The Honourable Judy Spence
Police accept State’s pay offer
6 August 2007
JOINT STATEMENT
Deputy Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh and Police Minister Judy Spence
Agreement on new pay scales has been reached between the State Government and the Queensland Police Union, Deputy Premier Anna Bligh and Police Minister Judy Spence announced this afternoon.
Ms Bligh and Ms Spence thanked the QPU for working towards the resolution, which came after intense discussions over the past five days, including the weekend.
“For these matters to be resolved both parties have had to shift some ground and we thank the QPU for its willingness to do so. In essence we have met half-way,” Ms Bligh said.
Ms Spence thanked the QPU for its professional approach.
“In the enterprise bargaining process there is always a bit of give and take and we were satisfied that that the final offer was fair and reasonable,” Ms Spence said.
“This is a great result that will help the Queensland Police Service recruit and retain good officers.
“The new deal makes Queensland police pay scales highly competitive with other Australian states.
The offer is based on a 4% pa wage offer over three years with a number of structural adjustments to classifications for key staff.
Some of the key pay rates are attached.
In addition there are some substantial additional benefits which will also improve police efficiency.
• An increase in night shift penalties from 10% to15%.
• Allowances for Sergeants and Senior Sergeants who are in charge of stations and sections.
• Automatic progression for Constables once they have reached their top pay point and have completed the relevant skill requirements to Senior Constables.
• Advanced promotional opportunities for Police Prosecutors.
• A significant locality allowance for officers working in specified indigenous communities.
• Enhanced allowances for Special Emergency Response Team officers to ensure that these officers stay with the Queensland Police Service.
Ms Spence said that the Government is confident that these new rates will reduce turnover in key areas of our police force.
Ms Bligh said that the agreement reflects the Government’s commitment to maintaining a well staffed and highly skilled police force in Queensland.
Attachment 1
Summary of Base Wage Rates
Per fortnight Per Annum Base Rates/pa at end of agreement
Constables (Level 4) 274.45 7,160 52,582
Senior Constables (Level 5) 330.80 8,631 63,388
Sergeants (Level 3) 382.80 9,987 73,348
Senior Sergeants (Level 2) 430.90 11,242 82,561
The new rates compare well with NSW and Victoria.
Media contact Deputy Premier’s Office 3224 6900
JOINT STATEMENT
Deputy Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh and Police Minister Judy Spence
Agreement on new pay scales has been reached between the State Government and the Queensland Police Union, Deputy Premier Anna Bligh and Police Minister Judy Spence announced this afternoon.
Ms Bligh and Ms Spence thanked the QPU for working towards the resolution, which came after intense discussions over the past five days, including the weekend.
“For these matters to be resolved both parties have had to shift some ground and we thank the QPU for its willingness to do so. In essence we have met half-way,” Ms Bligh said.
Ms Spence thanked the QPU for its professional approach.
“In the enterprise bargaining process there is always a bit of give and take and we were satisfied that that the final offer was fair and reasonable,” Ms Spence said.
“This is a great result that will help the Queensland Police Service recruit and retain good officers.
“The new deal makes Queensland police pay scales highly competitive with other Australian states.
The offer is based on a 4% pa wage offer over three years with a number of structural adjustments to classifications for key staff.
Some of the key pay rates are attached.
In addition there are some substantial additional benefits which will also improve police efficiency.
• An increase in night shift penalties from 10% to15%.
• Allowances for Sergeants and Senior Sergeants who are in charge of stations and sections.
• Automatic progression for Constables once they have reached their top pay point and have completed the relevant skill requirements to Senior Constables.
• Advanced promotional opportunities for Police Prosecutors.
• A significant locality allowance for officers working in specified indigenous communities.
• Enhanced allowances for Special Emergency Response Team officers to ensure that these officers stay with the Queensland Police Service.
Ms Spence said that the Government is confident that these new rates will reduce turnover in key areas of our police force.
Ms Bligh said that the agreement reflects the Government’s commitment to maintaining a well staffed and highly skilled police force in Queensland.
Attachment 1
Summary of Base Wage Rates
Per fortnight Per Annum Base Rates/pa at end of agreement
Constables (Level 4) 274.45 7,160 52,582
Senior Constables (Level 5) 330.80 8,631 63,388
Sergeants (Level 3) 382.80 9,987 73,348
Senior Sergeants (Level 2) 430.90 11,242 82,561
The new rates compare well with NSW and Victoria.
Media contact Deputy Premier’s Office 3224 6900