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APS Workplace Rights

CPSU delegates have significant workplace rights under the Australian Public Service Bargaining Framework (APSBF) which was introduced in January 2011.

The framework enshrines in law much of the CPSU Delegates' Rights Charter.

The arrangements:

  • recognise the legitimate role of union delegates to act on behalf of members
  • ensure their role will be respected and facilitated by the employer
  • give delegates access to union training during paid time
  • allow delegates to consult with employees in work time
  • allow delegates the right to email employees in their workplace
  • give delegates the right to consultation and relevant information about the workplace and agency.

Your rights enshrined

The Australian Public Service Bargaining Framework (APSBF) details the Government's position on Industrial Relations matters for the Australian Public Service – including workplace rights for employees and their representatives. Under the framework all APS Agencies are required to develop a set of delegates' rights similar to that in Attachment C of the document. The good news is that employees and their elected delegates now have a solid foundation of rights that are enshrined in:

  • Australian Public Service Bargaining Framework
  • Workplace rights for union delegates
Delegates may also have rights established under their enterprise agreement. You can find you agreement here.

General information

Fair Work Act: Bargaining
A CPSU fact sheet.

Fair Work Act: General protections
A CPSU factsheet.

Fair Work Act: Disputes in bargaining
A CPSU fact sheet.

Fair Work Act: Safety net
A CPSU fact sheet

Resources
Downloadable docs
Principles relating to workplace delegates Principles relating to workplace delegates
Attachment C of the Supporting Guidance for the APS Bargaining Framework - January 2011
Download the pdf
APS Bargaining Framework APS Bargaining Framework
As at 28 January 2011

Supporting Guidance for the APS Bargaining Framework Supporting Guidance for the APS Bargaining Framework
As at 28 January 2011.
Download the PDF
CPSU Charter of Delegates' Rights CPSU Charter of Delegates' Rights
Download the PDF
Related Links
A Better Way To Bargain
APS Bargaining secure site
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