Department of Agriculture Protected Industrial Action

The following information has been provided by the Department of Agriculture and is forwarded for your interest.

Who does this notice affect?

Selective Department of Agriculture clients and stakeholders.

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture (the department) has received notice from the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) that periods of protected industrial action will occur on 3 and 4 August 2015 by CPSU members within the department.

The department will continue to operate during periods of industrial action to deliver services to our clients on a risk-managed basis while seeking to minimise disruption to your business.

In summary, the protected industrial action comprises of location specific actions at varying times and days including:

• handing out an authorised statement to clients or customers face-to-face
• temporary work stoppages at airports and ports lasting between 1 and 4 hours
• bans on data entry for bookings and the release of goods
• bans on screening and inspections
• bans on selected work practices resulting in a higher number of passengers, mail and cargo items being selected for screening.

While the department does expect the above action to cause some disruption to our normal services, there could be aspects of our service where disruption is more obvious and will require particular attention. We will continue to provide updates through our industry notices, on our website and engage directly with clients where necessary.

A full list of actions is available on the department’s website.

Further information?

If you have any concerns or questions please call 1800 900 090 or visit Protected Industrial Action page on the department’s website.