The Queensland Government has finalised an enterprise agreement for Queensland Police, with officers to benefit from an $8,000 retention incentive, paid in two instalments over two years.
The enterprise agreement has been struck in partnership with the Queensland Police Union, the Queensland Police Commissioned Officers Union and the Queensland Police Service.
Importantly, the agreement includes additional allowances for officers working in remote and regional locations, as well as enhanced payments for those regularly working night shifts.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Dan Purdie said he was pleased all parties were able to reach an in-principle agreement swiftly and amicably.
“We always said we would back our police and this shows the value and level of support our Government has for our frontline police,” Minister Purdie said.
“Unlike our predecessors, we don’t take our police for granted and recognise the work they do fighting a Youth Crime Crisis left by years of inaction.
“I spent 30 years in the job, so I know first-hand how hard our police work, and just how big their workload is.
“Whether it’s patrolling our streets, responding to emergencies, or protecting the most vulnerable, they show up without fail.
“The Crisafulli Government backs the blue and we’re delivering real investment in the frontline; not just words, but dollars in pay packets and genuine recognition of service.”
The in-principle agreement will now be voted on by members of the Queensland Police Union, the Queensland Police Commissioned Officers Union.
