- Cook Government welcomes WAPU membership accepting its wage offer
- 40 agreements covering over 160,000 public sector employees have now been settled under the State Wages Policy
- WA Government continues to bargain in good faith to resolve remaining agreements
The Western Australian Police Union has advised its members that it has accepted the State Government’s wages policy.
Police and Aboriginal Liaison Officers will receive wage increases of $60 per week or 3 per cent per annum whichever results in a higher outcome. The minimum pay rise for a police officer will be $3,130 in 2023.
Police officers will benefit from shift and other allowance adjustments that better reflect the unique demands of policing and enable an efficient roster arrangement for the WA Police Force in the regions.
This comes on top of the $3,000 cost of living payment which was fast-tracked to officers as part of the State’s good faith negotiations.
The replacement agreement includes a provision for career breaks of up to 12 months to assist with well-being and supporting retention.
Compassionate leave for early pregnancy loss, 24weeks superannuation on unpaid parental leave, and foster carer’s leave have also been introduced.
Negotiated outcomes have now been secured for more than 80 per cent of the public sector under the current wages policy.
Negotiations are continuing with unions covering firefighters, prison officers and registered nurses.
As stated by Industrial Relations Minister Bill Johnston:
“A majority of WA Police Union members have voted in support of this Wages Policy offer, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to public service.
“I commend the WA Police Union for their resolve and good faith in reaching this outcome.
“The Cook Government continues to engage with unions in good faith and looks forward to securing outcomes for its workforce.”
