Member News

Circular No 23 – Educational Scholarships 2017

Information about the Educational Scholarship Programme, including who is eligible and how to apply, can be found here. ...

2017 AGM Agenda

Dear Members, The agenda for the 2017 AGM has been released. A copy of the agenda can be found here.   ...

Wandoo Prison - They made it public

Last weekend’s WA Labor State Conference saw one of the most significant outcomes for WAPOU and its members in recent years, with the announcement by Premier Mark McGowan that Wandoo prison, which is currently operated by Serco, would come back into ...

Circular 18/2017 - Election Notice and Nomination Form

Election Notice Nomination Form   ...

E2016/221 CPSU-SPSF WAPOU Branch Election

E2016/221 election closed.  Results are available on request from WAPOU or the AEC on request (Regulation 141 of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Regulations 2009). ...

OICS Report highlights the extent of overcrowding in WA prison system

A new report from the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services has highlighted the significant increase in Western Australia’s prison population, with concerns about the capacity of current prisons to handle the growing number of inmates. ...

Federal Council Election Results

Below are the results of the election for the following offices, conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 and the rules of the organisation. Federal Council - Branch Delegates to Federal Council Fed ...

WAPOU General Purpose Financial Report 2015/16

In line with statutory requirements, these accounts are being made available online and members may seek a hard copy by contacting WAPOU office on 9272 3222. WAPOU - General Purpose Financial Report 2015/16 WAPOU Branch - General Purpose Financial Report ...

The People’s Inquiry into Privatisation

How have the privatisation of services affected you, your family, and your community? As part of the CPSU, WAPOU is proud to support The People’s Inquiry into Privatisation. Watch the Facebook video for the Inquiry here. We will be making submi ...

New EBA on the table for members to vote on

You may be aware that last week at our Conference, your delegates endorsed the new draft EBA from the Department of Corrective Services. This means that WAPOU representatives will soon be coming to each prison to talk to you about the new EBA, explain the ...

New website launched

The WA Prison Officers' Union is very pleased to launch our new website, which will help us boost communications with members. Our new website brings together all the information that used to be on the WAPOU website, with our important Respect the Risk ca ...