Yesterday the state government introduced legislative amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 2016 to give effect to the Premier’s announcement that there would be a 'wage freeze' in the 2020/2021 financial year.

Together continues to remain strongly opposed to the 'wage freeze' policy and also the process being used to implement the policy.

Support for the homeless - can you help me?

Homelessness can affect anyone and as we start experiencing colder weather, we know that there are thousands of Queenslanders spending long, cold nights without a roof over their heads.

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a rapid expansion of the telehealth program here in Queensland.

On Tuesday we advised members that the State Government Departments Certified Agreement 2019 had been certified by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.

Yesterday was certainly a great day with our Education Agreement being certified by the Industrial Relations Commission.

We have received the brief on Appeal prospects for the 12/12 Decision. The advice from our Barrister and Senior Counsel is that there are, in their view, five separate grounds for appeal that have reasonable prospects of success.

The journey to pay equity with your colleagues in Queensland Health has now spanned more than a decade. Today we have finally had our new Agreement certified which locks in the translation of therapists who are Professional Officers to the Health Practitioner stream.

Congratulations! This morning the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission have certified your enterprise bargaining agreement. This is the contract between you and your employer about pay and working conditions. You can read it here.

It was great to see so many Together members online for our statewide union meeting today!