The Queensland Government has reached in-principle agreements with several key Government services, including the Queensland Health Medical Officer workforce, staff of the newly formed department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business (CDSB) and Queensland Police Protective Services staff.
Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations, Jarrod Bleijie said the agreements – which are in line with the Government’s central wages policy and includes CPI-linked increases if inflation exceeds guaranteed rates – provided certainty for workers and ensures staff receive backpay from 1 July 2025.
He said the Government would continue negotiating in good faith and that agreements are reached on fair and reasonable terms with the unions involved.
“Travelling around Queensland I’ve seen first-hand public sector employees demonstrating their dedication to deliver services to the Queensland community,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
“The Crisafulli Government is committed to being an employer of choice – where respect, fairness and opportunity are not just empty promises, we support our people, and we deliver better outcomes for all Queenslanders.
“All agreements have secured wages policy pay rises, and reforms and protections that are important to each individual bargain as raised in negotiations.
“We have set a central wages policy that reflects those commitments and respects taxpayers’ money.”
The agreements follow the finalisation of an enterprise agreement with the Queensland Police Service – which included a $8,000 retention incentive that will be paid in two installments over two years.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Tim Nicholls said the agreement demonstrated the Government’s commitment to restoring confidence in Queensland’s health system by backing doctors on the frontline.
“Queensland’s medical officers are dedicated, resilient and unwavering in their commitment to delivering quality care in their communities,” Minister Nicholls said.
“Today’s in-principle agreement delivers for regional and remote Queenslanders, with targeted incentives to attract, recruit and retain doctors where they are needed most.
“This is a demonstration of the Crisafulli Government’s determination to heal Labor’s Health Crisis by providing a world class healthcare system for all Queenslanders, no matter where they live.”
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Dan Purdie said the in-principle agreement reflected the Government’s commitment to backing those who protect the community.
“Our Protective Services’ officers work with professionalism and dedication to help keep our key Government facilities safe every day,” Minister Purdie said.
“We’re ensuring they have the fair conditions and support they deserve to continue to do their vital work.”
Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business, Steve Minnikin said the agreement was important to show the Government’s support, particularly for recently transferred customer service staff.
“As I’ve travelled around the State meeting our customer service staff in recent weeks, I can see the quality and enthusiasm they bring each day to serving Queenslanders,” Minister Minnikin said.
“This agreement shows that we value their work and we look forward to working with them to deliver Australia’s most customer service focused Government.”
