Mother of man shot by Gold Coast police praises officers for ‘doing their job’ By Lily Nothling and staff Photo: Police were called after reports the armed man was causing a disturbance on the street. (ABC News) The mother of a man shot by police says she “couldn’t speak highly enough” about the officers who responded to her call for …
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Not worth the paper it’s printed on’: Police union boss rubbishes WA government’s pay offer By Hannah Barry June 11, 2019 — 5.53pm The newly-elected WA police union president has labelled a pay offer presented to its workforce by the state government as “not worth the paper it is printed on”. The offer was announced by Industrial Relations Minister Bill …
Continue readingCriminals’ money to help cops with PTSD
Crims’ money used to help cops with PTSD, with new movie Dark Blue part of $6m campaign Charles Miranda and Mark Morri, News Corp Australia Network May 22, 2019 7:30pm Click here to view article. Criminals will indirectly fund the police officers they taunt and traumatise, with the proceeds of their crimes to fund a movie, a book and a …
Continue readingThe PFA launches song ‘Graduation Day’ – part of the national mental awareness campaign
The song ‘Graduation Day’, part of the PFA’s national mental awareness campaign has been released. Funded with assistance from the federal government, the song was written by John Schumann and recorded with Schumann’s long-time band, the Vagabond Crew, featuring guest vocalist Taasha Coates from The Audreys. Graduation Day media release available here.
Continue readingPFA National Police Bravery Award recipient receives Star of Courage award.
WA policewoman Stephanie Bochorsky has been honoured in the 2019 Australian Bravery Decorations, part of the Australian Honours System to recognise acts of bravery by people who put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives of others. Click here for the story
Continue readingPFA Western Australia Branch – Proposed Rule Change
The WA Branch of the Police Federation of Australia has written to the Fair Work Commission to propose changes to the WA Branch Rules. Please click here to view an outline of the changes, click here to view the “marked up” version of the rules, click here to view the WA Branch meeting Agenda, click here to view the Minutes …
Continue readingWe stand with New Zealand
The Police Federation of Australia extends its deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victims from yesterday’s attack in Christchurch. The PFA has relayed the offer of that support to New Zealand Police Association president Chris Cahill. Please refer to the PFA Media release issued on behalf of our membership.
Continue readingStory of resilience and courage.
A story of courage and resilience. NSW police officer Melissa Kilminster shares her story. Despite undergoing many injuries and surgeries, she still continues her service to the community. Her resilience and dedication is an inspiration to us all. This story was aired on Channel 9, 7 March 2019 https://www.facebook.com/pansw.org.au/videos/1504236053039623/
Continue readingPFA membership soars to over 63,000
National membership of the PFA has reached over 63,100 – the highest number in the federation’s 20 year history. This is a jump of over 1000 from 2018 numbers. Membership comprises of police from every state and territory in the country.
Continue readingSenate Inquiry Into the role of Commonwealth, state and territory Governments in addressing the high rates of mental health conditions experienced by first responders, emergency service workers and volunteers
On 27 March 2018, the Senate referred an inquiry into the role of Commonwealth, state and territory Governments in addressing the high rates of mental health conditions experienced by first responders, emergency service workers and volunteers to the Education and Employment References Committee for inquiry and report by 5 December 2018. On 18 October 2018, the Senate granted an extension of time …
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