1.Council has proposed the following wage increase:

3.5% increase effective Year 1 (2026)
3.5% increase effective Year 2 (2027)
3.0% increase effective Year 3 (2028)

In addition, a one-off 5% increase for annualised allowances (approximately $17 per year).

Consider that the state wage case decision in September last year was 3.5% and these offered increases are comparable to other recently struck agreements. The latest quarterly Consumer Price Index for Brisbane being 4.7%.

Would this offer be acceptable to you?

Yes

No

2.If not, what offer would you consider acceptable and why?

Ideas include varying the term, varying the percentage amount, inserting "or (CPI/wage case/other), whichever is greater" or some other cost of living adjuster.

3.Would you accept the removal of the Personal Leave Bonus and the Death Benefit payout in exchange for an increase in the wages offer?

Yes

No

4.Regarding Council's proposal to limit uniform allowance to designated outdoor and customer facing staff, would you be agreeable to seeing a reduction in the allowance for those occupying non-facing roles, in exchange for an additional increase in the wages offer?

Yes

No

5.If not, Council has indicated it's desire to reduce uniform expenditure. Do you have any suggestions for us to take to Council in lieu of the removal of uniform allowance for affected staff?