The PFA has written to the Prime Minister pointing out that one measure the Commonwealth could take to improve the capability of police and emergency services is to provide mobile broadband communications for first responders. This capability will be in place for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane through a temporary arrangement but for the rest of Australia, 20th century …
Continue readingOn the 5th September the PFA made a supplementary submission to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Childcare and Early Childhood learning. This submission was in response to the Childcare and Early Childhood Learning Draft Report released by the Commission in July for comment. To view the PFA submission click here. On the 16th September The Australian ran an article ‘Police …
Continue readingPolice Federation of Australia President Vince Kelly launched the PFA Good Practice Code for Managing Risks in Policing at the Police Association of New South Wales 2014 Biennial Conference. It’s aim is to drive down the serious injury rate in operational policing. Click here to download.
Continue readingOn the 11 June 2014 the PFA made a submission to the Senate Education and Employment Committee regarding the inquiry into Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Measures) Bill 2014. To view the submission please click here
Continue readingOn the 16 April 2014 the PFA wrote a second letter to the Minister of Communications Malcolm Turnbull urging a swift response on the cost benefit analysis for the provision of 20MHz of spectrum for public safety agencies. The PFA is now awaiting a response to this letter. To view the letter please click here.
Continue readingA number of Presidents from PFA Branches last week attended the farewell function for Greg Davies who retired from the Victoria Police Force and as Secretary of The Police Association (Victoria) after a long and distinguished career. Greg has made a significant contribution to the work of the PFA since taking over the role of Secretary of the Victoria Branch and …
Continue readingPFA President, Vince Kelly, proudly launches the new-look Police Federation website to Federal Council delegates during the 2013 annual conference being held in Sydney this week. The new site boasts new and improved functionality and will continue to be developed on an ongoing and regular basis.
Continue readingPFA CEO Mark Burgess made a presentation to the ACMA RadComm2013 Conference in Sydney on Wednesday 6th October arguing for dedicated spectrum to be set aside for a public safety mobile broadband network. For an edited version of his speech click here. To view a graphic of the CEO’s speech compiled by ACMA graphic artist at the conference – click …
Continue readingThe PFA Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2013 have now been finalised – click here to view.
Continue readingThe PFA Federal Council Meeting 2013 will be held in Sydney on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November at the Raddison Blu Hotel.
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