October edition - The Police Association Victoria

Journal
THE POLICE ASSOCIATION VICTORIA upholding OUR rights sincE 1917
www.tpav.org.au VOLUME 77 ISSUE 10 OCTOber 2011
ALSO THIS MONTH
> EBA 2011 update
> national police medal
finallY here
> delegates' conference/
agm wrap
AND MORE...

THE POLICE ASSOCIATION
No. 1 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne 3002
Telephone: 03 9468 2600 Fax: 03 9495 6933
Freecall 1800 800 537 (outside metro area only)
Email: general@tpav.org.au
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EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
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Mr Phil Pearson − Junior Vice-President
(Region 3 H/Q, Broadmeadows)
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(Frankston Police Station)
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Mr Dean Anderson (Transit Safety Division)
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Mr Colin Birch (Corio Police Station)
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Ms Diane Wilson (Box Hill SOCAU)
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National
Police Service Medal
a reality at last
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Secretary: Greg Davies
Assistant Secretary: Bruce McKenzie
Legal Manager: Tony Walsh
Industrial Relations Manager: Chris Kennedy
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Annual General
Meeting
21 Wall to Wall Ride
Inside this edITION
03 President’s Message
05 Secretary’s Message
06 EB Update
08 Legal News
09 IR news
10 Delegates' Conference Wrap
12 Bruce Watt joins Police
Association's top shelf
13 EB dominates full
AGM agenda
14 ESSSuper
17 Rush Inquiry: TPAV submission
19 National Police Service Medal
21 Wall to Wall Ride
22 Police Sports Awards
24 Events Gallery
25 Finance
27 Delegate Profile
− Matt Merrigan
22
Police Sports
Awards
29 Slater & Gordon
30 Book giveaway
31 Trivia
32 National Round-up
35 Your Say
36 Member Classifieds
38 Executive Minutes
40 Your Association Delegates
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
01

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
President’s 2011 Annual Report
The following is an edited extract of
the President’s Report, as delivered by
outgoing president Brian Rix, to The Police
Association’s Annual General Meeting on
Friday 9 September 2011.
Remembering absent members
Before delivering my annual report, I ask that
you stand and pause with me to remember
those of our members who have passed
away since the last Annual General Meeting
this time last year;
Jason Bond, Anthony Burleigh, Rodney
Hiam, Paul Leighton, Adrian Pidutti,
William Ross, John Rowley, Gary
Tompsett and Sara Tumay
I remind all members that the National
Remembrance Day for police who have
died in the performance of their duty is 29
September 2011.
EBA 2011
At the Executive Strategic Planning day held
on 21 February this year, we determined that
the priority issue for this year was EBA 2011.
It is fortunate that the Association’s
Administration and Executive have worked
hard to ensure that The Police Association
continues to enjoy a strong financial position
enabling us to launch and to continue
an effective EB 2011 negotiation and
campaign focus.
Success on numbers campaign
In the lead up to the 2010 state election,
the Association played a key role in
obtaining undertakings from both major
parties regarding police numbers. We were
pleased that our long campaign resulted
in an undertaking to provide 1,700 net
additional police in this term of government,
regardless of which political party would be
in government. Our challenge now is to hold
the government to account with regard to
the delivery of additional police numbers
as we will those commitments given by
Premier Baillieu with regard to pay and
conditions for our members.
New anti-corruption body
We were pleased that the new government
has stood by its pre-election promise to
abolish the discredited and ineffective Office
of Police Integrity, to continue to provide
the necessary funding for the full roll-out of
stun guns and to create a new broad-based
anti corruption body that applies to the
entire public sector and does not just single
out police.
Floods
In January this year, much of northern and
eastern Victoria suffered from devastating
and unprecedented flooding. As in all
emergency situations, our members were
again at the forefront of dealing with
this critical issue, often leaving their own
homes and families to look after their
communities. Many of our members and
their families were also personally affected
by these floods.
The Police Association established a fund to
enable our members to make donations not
only to their affected Victorian colleagues
but also to their fellow Queensland police
officers who were also devastated by floods
in their state.
Thank You
As you will be aware, I retire today from my
position within the Victoria Police Force
after 35 years of service. I’m also retiring
today from my position as President of
The Police Association after a period of
five years. I sincerely thank the Executive,
the Administration, our Delegates and our
members for their loyalty and support as
Association President. I leave this position
with mixed feelings. Whilst I am very much
looking forward to the next phase of my
life with my lovely wife Shirley, I will also
look back on my police career and my
involvement as an Association Executive
member for the past 12 years with
great pride.
I look forward to hearing of future positive
outcomes that The Police Association
will continue to achieve on behalf of its
members.
Thank you.
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
03

SECRETARY’S MESSAGE
Government game-playing
on pay won’t silence us
We continue to try and drag
this Government to the
negotiating table. It has
been, and continues to be,
an unnecessarily difficult
and frustrating task. We also understand
that it is, at times, difficult for members to
continually enforce some of the industrial
actions; however, it is more difficult for
Government to live with the results of
those Actions.
There has clearly been a game of indefinite
postponement played by the Government,
but if they believe that if ignoring us for long
enough will make us go away then they will
be shown to be sadly mistaken.
Interestingly, there was no such
prevarication when it came to our
politicians awarding themselves a pay rise,
and the hypocrisy shown by the coalition
parties that promised to treat us "fairly
and reasonably" has been breath-taking.
Members obviously realise what the
Government is up to, because over 7,500
votes were cast in the voluntary, secret
ballot for additional action. More than 99%
of those votes were "Yes" votes. That is a
resounding response, in anyone’s terms.
The escalated industrial actions, run
in conjunction with all original Actions
except the e-mail ban, will continue to
deliver the message. That message, if
necessary, will become the gift that keeps
on giving − if need be, all the way to the
next election.
National Police Service Medal a reality
at last
Members will find mention of the
commencement of the awarding of the
National Police Service Medal in this edition
of the Journal. This is a long awaited
development and had its genesis some
six years ago, when the PFA commenced
serious lobbying and written submissions
to the Federal Government.
We continue to lobby for Protective Service
Officers to be awarded the National
Medal, in recognition of their service to
the community, particularly in light of the
Government's intended expanded role
for psos.
The npsm was designed by serving
police officers, specifically for police, and it
recognises the on-going efforts of members
to deliver for their communities.
Our State Government would do
well to recognise that, while official
acknowledgment of the work of police at
a Federal level is welcome, it does not pay
the mortgage or the rising costs of living.
Only a reasonable EB outcome will do that.
GREG DAVIES > SECRETARY
Interestingly,
there was no such
prevarication when it
came to our politicians
awarding themselves
a pay rise, and the
hypocrisy shown by
the coalition parties
that promised to
treat us ‘fairly and
reasonably’ has been
breath‐taking.
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
05

ev up industrial
You voted
aCtion now
Yes
for better paY and Conditions.
now it’s time to rev up our aCtion with more bans!
A resounding 99 per cent of members who returned a ballot voted to escalate our
protected industrial action in support of fair and reasonable pay.
What you
need to
know about
the bans!
1 Ban on all forms
of penalty notices,
including those
generated by the traffic
camera office
What this means
Do not issue penalty notices
for any matter at all. For minor
infringements, you are entitled and
should use your discretion to warn
offenders about their conduct.
In matters where you believe a
warning is inappropriate and that
public safety has been put at risk,
you should proceed by summons.
Scope of this ban
Ban includes all traffic
infringement notices and notices
on infringements relating to
transit, liquor, water, EPA, traffic,
toll roads, and ‘on the spot’ fines
for behavioural offences. In line
with Phase-One bans, members
are not to forward speed camera
and red light camera film for
processing. Ban to apply to all
infringement notices processed
by the Traffic Camera Office.
2 Ban on performing
duties alone, other than
in circumstances where
duties are customarily
performed one up
What this means
Members to ban performing any
operational work alone or ‘one-up’
except:
a. One-member stations
b. Special solos/motorcycle
traffic work
c. Dog Squad members
Scope of this ban
Ban applies to all members
performing operational duties,
including 251 and 265 patrols,
members working at watchhouses,
enquiry counters, traffic
management units, criminal
investigations units, sexual offences
and child abuse investigations
teams, and protective services
officers. Remember, all general
duties patrols are customarily
performed two-up, and this
practice should be strictly
enforced as part of this ban.
3 Ban on unpaid overtime
What this means
Members to ban the performance of
any unauthorised overtime.
You have every right to refuse
to work unpaid overtime.
Remember, members have a legal
right to claim payment for any
authorised overtime worked. In the
spirit of this ban, you must exercise
this right.
4 Ban on the execution
of money warrants,
unless other
operational
considerations
are present
What this means
The execution of all warrants for
the recovery of monies owed is
banned. Members shall not assist
the Sherriff’s Office in executing
warrants.
This ban includes all warrants that
generate revenue for Government,
Local Government and their
agencies.
The execution of warrants of
possession is not banned.
5 Police march to
Parliament House
Members will receive further details
and advice at the appropriate time.
PluS: the existing Phase-One
bans are to remain in force
except for the recently-lifted
email ban.
remember, as with
the existing bans, no
member should fear anY
adverse ConsequenCes
for partiCipating in
phase-two bans, as theY
are legallY proteCted
industrial aCtions.
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Members in
(industrial) action
As this picture gallery shows, Police
Association members have clearly taken
to industrial action, in support of decent
pay, like ducks to water.
Despite working in an under-resourced
environment members are taking time
from their busy schedules when they
can to support the industrial bans by
parking their vehicle with lights flashing to
warn motorists as they approach fixed and
mobile speed cameras.
They have also heeded the call to share their
pictures with other members by posting
them on our EBA campaign’s Facebook page.
You too can keep up with campaign by
through our Facebook campaign site.
To find it simply type ‘Vicpol Eba’ in the
Facebook search bar.
Despite now being out of policing,
Murray King is still supporting his former
colleagues in their push for fair pay. Murray
has generously donated the use of some
equipment from his road management
services business to call on the Premier
to pay our members fairly (see below).
Murray’s business is called Trafficking
Road Management Services and can be
contacted at ww.trafficking.com.au or
on 1300 76237.
Voluntary duty ban bites hardest during racing carnival
As members begin phase-two industrial
bans, its worth remembering that this month
represents the best opportunity to make the
one of phase-one bans bite harder than ever
before, particularly the ban on voluntary duties.
Spring Racing Carnival events usually
generate the biggest call on members who
volunteer for duty on their rest days.
This means that now is the time to stand up
and make this action impact on Government.
Members must now support this ban and
look at the long term.
Anyone thinking about ignoring this ban
should consider how it will impact on your
fellow members who are upholding the ban
to achieve a fair pay rise for all members.
Members unanimously voted to introduce
this ban and understand that voluntary
duties encourages ‘policing on the cheap’
and is designed to hide under-staffing.
If the Force can’t find people to do voluntary
duties it forces them into a position where
members are rostered on overtime which
is a win for members and has an impact
on the Force/Government coffers.
While this ban may cause short-term pain
for members, we mustn’t forget that it’s for
every member’s long term benefit.
Members who adhere to this ban help us
all to achieve a fair EB outcome.
Those who do not are selling out their
colleagues for a short-term and small
financial gain.
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
07

Legal LEGAL News NEWS
Members DUI
could risk dismissal
Tony Walsh > LEGAL MANAGER
Under the current police drug and
alcohol testing regime members
are warned that driving under the
influence could put their career
at risk.
None of us need reminding that driving
under the influence of drugs or alcohol is
both unlawful and socially unacceptable
behaviour carrying grave consequences.
However, what seem to be widely unknown
among members are the ramifications
that befall members as police officers
should they be found to be driving under
the influence.
Members should be aware that if you are
involved in a motor vehicle incident while on
duty, you will automatically be subjected to
a drug and alcohol test under Victoria Police
Force’s testing regime.
Put simply, if you are tested and found to
have traces of alcohol or an illicit substance,
your policing career could be at risk.
In instances where members are found
to be driving under the influence while off
duty, you will not only face penalties under
the Road Safety Act, including potential loss
of licence, but you may also be subject to
internal disciplinary action by the Force.
The level of disciplinary action taken will
depend on the prescribed concentration of
alcohol in your system.
Recently the Force produced a grading
system know as a ‘table of tolerances’
that prescribes the nature and severity of
discipline action taken against members
detected driving while under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, depending on the
seriousness of the breach(es).
In addition to the ‘table of tolerances’, there
are other considerations under the Force's
testing regime that can have the effect of
upgrading the seriousness of the offences
committed. Such considerations are known
as ‘aggravating circumstances’.
Such ‘aggravating circumstances’ exist where:
> > Other offences are alleged in addition to
exceeding prescribed concentration of
alcohol
> > You were involved in a collision at the
time you were driving under the influence
> > Your behavior was deemed to be
inappropriate
> > You have a criminal or disciplinary history
of these offences
> > You concealed your employment status
at the time you were found to be DUI
> > You used or attempted to use your
employment status to influence the
outcome of the incident
> > Your were driving a police vehicle
> > You were on duty or on availability at the
time you were found to be DUI
> > Your were of the rank of Senior Sergeant
or above
> > Any other aggravating circumstance
Clearly police are held to higher expectations
on the roads not just by the general
motoring public, but by the Victoria Police
Force as your employer.
Whether you are on or off duty the ramifications
of driving under the influence are far more
stringent for police members, particularly
where ‘aggravating circumstances’ exist.
Members have even more reason to think
twice about getting behind the wheel of a
motor vehicle after having a drink or using
an illicit substance.
Protecting the privacy of
your medical records
When it comes to protecting personal
documents, such as medical records, bank
statements and legal information, we
generally have trust that the custodians
of those documents will keep them highly
confidential unless we expressly direct them
to do otherwise.
Personal privacy, in this regard, is further
protected by various legislation including
the Information Privacy Act 2000 as well
as the Health Records Act. So in order for
your personal documents to be accessed
by anyone you will need to sign a written
"Authority to Release" that permits them to
access your private information.
Recently the Association’s legal team has
been notified that some members have
been requested by their department to sign
an "Authority to Release" document in order
to access their medical records.
We have also noted that some of these
requests are being made of members who,
at the time of the request, are seeing a
medical practitioner or are in a vulnerable
position and sign the release due to
ignorance or misunderstanding.
We urge all members to contact the
Association’s Legal Section and seek advice
prior to signing any document regarding
your private information, should you be
the subject of such a request.
08 Protect Represent Support. www.tpav.org.au

IR News NEWS
Association weighs in to support
members injured in police gyms
Chris Kennedy >
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
MANAGER
A
recent spike in the rejection of
WorkCover claims, from injuries
sustained in police gyms, has
required the Association to
intervene on behalf of the
members involved.
As members would be aware, many
police complexes are fitted with exercise gyms
for the benefit of members to exercise before,
during and/or after work to keep up an
adequate level of fitness for the job. The
Victoria Police Fitness and Lifestyle Unit
maintains these gyms expressly for the use
of members and even requires an updated
health and fitness assessment certificate from
those members who choose to use them.
However, these precautions cannot prevent
all injuries when it comes to strenuous
physical activity. There have been a number
of incidents in police gyms where members
have sustained an injury, filed a WorkCover
claim and received adequate compensation
for their injury.
Unfortunately not all claims have run
smoothly and there have recently been
several instances where members’
claims have been rejected, with the
insurer rejecting the claim on the grounds
that the member was officially ‘off-duty’ or
the injury was not sustained ‘in or out of the
course of employment’. But for police these
terms are not simply black and white.
Policing is a physically demanding job that
requires all members to keep an adequate
level of fitness and recently members have
been encouraged to improve their level of
fitness to keep in line with the new standards
being set by Victoria Police. Furthermore,
even when they are not officially rostered on,
police officers can be called on at anytime
to discharge their sworn duty to serve and
protect the community.
The following case study is an example
of an ‘off-duty’ member who had their
WorkCover claim, for an injury sustained
in a police gym, unfairly rejected.
Arnold*, a frontline member, was working
out in a police gym immediately prior to his
shift when he broke his wrist going through
some self-defence drills with a standard
police mannequin. John put in a WorkCover
claim for the time he was off work due to his
injury, but was later informed that his claim
was rejected.
The rejection was on the basis that Arnold’s
injury did not ‘arise out of or in the course
of his employment’, as at the time that he
sustained his injury he had not officially
commenced his shift and his official position
within Victoria Police was not one that
required exceptional levels of fitness.
The Association intervened on Arnold’s behalf
taking the matter to conciliation where the
rejection was overturned. The Association
successfully argued that at the time of his
injury, Arnold was on police premises and he
was exercising to improve his fitness, which
is of direct benefit to his employer in his
current position. The insurer was directed
to compensate Arnold for his injury.
The Association is also aware of memos
being circulated by some managers
incorrectly informing members that
they are not covered for injuries
sustained while using the police gym.
This is misguided and as you can see
in Arnold’s case, compensation for
these injuries depend on a number of
contributing factors.
Firstly, Victoria Police does not determine
liability. And secondly, liability is
determined in accordance with the Accident
Compensation Act based on the factors
of each case. It is wrong for anyone in
Victoria Police to claim an injury will not
be compensable.
Including the above case, the Association
has recently run and successfully overturned
WorkCover rejections for two other
members. While members must be aware
that they have a duty of care to themselves
when using police gyms, if they sustain
an injury as a result of exercise performed
either on or off duty, they still may be eligible
to workers compensation.
Members who feel they have a claim that
may be pursued are encouraged to call the
Association. We can guide you through the
WorkCover process. Likewise, any members
are unsure of their rights in regard to any
workers compensation matter should
contact the Association on (03) 9468 2600
for assistance.
*Arnold is not the real name of the member
involved in this case study
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
09

delegates' confERENCE
Resolute delegates vow to stand united
and tough-out pay campaign
Above: Delegates pose for a group photo outside Dallas Brooks Centre, East Melbourne.
Last month’s delegates’ conference presented another opportunity for our coal-face
representatives to confirm their commitment to our EBA 2011 campaign for as long
as it takes until our members get a well-deserved pay rise.
In another EB-dominated conference, our
delegates grabbed the opportunity with
both hands, vowing as a group to continue
campaigning hard as they prepared to
escalate work bans.
Held on the penultimate day of Brian Rix’s
35-year career, the Association president
went out fighting.
"I am very bloody angry that we haven’t settled
an EB. There is still no offer on the table
other than the minuscule 2.5 per cent and
you should be bloody angry about it," he said.
Association Secretary Greg Davies assured
delegates that the Association will continue
its relentless campaign until a suitable pay
outcome was reached before updating them
on the campaign’s progress to date.
Above: Guest speaker, MP Jane Garrett, addresses delegates.
He told delegates it’s time to strengthen the
industrial campaign. "Your job is to make
sure people get involved in the process. Your
job is to ensure members enforce the bans."
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photos by gregnoakes.com
Above: Police Association President directs questions at his final delegates’ conference.
Left: IR Manager, Chris Kennedy, provides delegates with important EB updates.
BeLow LEFT: Secretary, Greg Davies addresses the delegates.
Delegates also heard that Victoria’s approaching
spring events are the critical time for bans on
voluntary duties to have maximum impact.
Critical of the Baillieu Government’s
performance on police pay, conference keynote
speaker, Opposition MP Jane Garrett, said
the dispute was entering "an unprecedented,
unnecessary level of hostility". Describing the
government’s attitude as cavalier, she said, "the
law and order agenda has gone off the rails".
Ms Garrett addressed delegates in her
capacity as the Deputy Chair of the Victorian
Parliamentary Law Reform Committee.
Some of the key EB-related questions asked
by delegates at the conference and their
responses are summarised as follows;
Why are our pay negotiations taking
so long?
The Secretary responded that the
duration of the negotiation process has so
far taken 11 months, with four months of
protected industrial action. While frustrating,
this is not a comparatively long time for a pay
campaign. Ambulance workers undertook 18
months of industrial action before they were
able to achieve a satisfactory wage rise, while it
took our firefighter colleagues close to two years
to reach a pay deal they considered satisfactory.
At what point does the Association take
the dispute to arbitration?
Both the Secretary and President advised
delegates that a negotiated pay outcome
is always preferred to one that is brought
about by arbitration because negotiated
deals are agreed outcomes that both parties
can ‘live with’.
Will back-pay be included in the
eventual outcome?
The Association will rigorously pursue backpay
as a key element of a negotiated outcome.
And finally ...
A standing ovation for the retiring
president was a highlight of the
Delegates’ Conference Dinner, accepted
by Brian, who said that there could be no
better accolade than to be honoured by
one’s peers.
Paying tribute, delegate Darren Murphy
said Brian had always made himself
available.
"Your professionalism and your integrity
can never be questioned," said Darren.
The director of the New Zealand Police
Association, Wayne Aberhart, was
present to receive a cheque from The
Police Association for the Christchurch
Earthquake relief. Association members
had donated $16,000. One New Zealand
police employee died in the quake and
100 Christchurch police officers lost
their homes.
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
11

Bruce Watt joins Police
Association’s top shelf
Above: Bruce Watt with wife Helen and Association President, Brian Rix, after being nominated for life membership.
Police Association stalwart, Bruce Watt,
received the highest possible accolade
from the organisation he loves at last
month’s Annual General Meeting where he
was officially awarded Life Membership.
Bruce’s policing career spanned 24 years between 1970 and 1994,
having retired from the job at the rank of Detective Senior Sergeant
when in charge of the Arson Squad.
After a four-year hiatus, Bruce joined The Police Association as a staff
member in January 1998 and has served in management roles in both
the legal/discipline and administration sections for over 13 years.
Congratulations Bruce!
Bruce’s outstanding contribution and service to The Police
Association and its members over many years sees him join an
elite club. He becomes the 122nd Police Association Life Member.
History brings perspective to the rarity and significance of this
achievement with close to 40,000 former and current serving
Victorian police officers having been members of the Police
Association throughout its 94-year history.
Apart from the formal positions he’s held as an Association staff
member, Bruce has done a tremendous amount of work in his own
time, often traveling the state to the various Police Association
holiday homes with his wife, Helen, to undertake repair work and
general maintenance without requesting payment or other reward -
dedication above and beyond the regular call of duty.
Bruce’s trademark energy and drive came to the fore when changing
the structure of the Association’s welfare arm, the VPA Friendly
Society. These changes saw the removal of stifling ‘red tape’
associated with the administration of the Friendly Society resulting
in substantial and sustained cost savings for the Association.
Police Association Secretary Greg Davies was effusive in his praise
of his Association colleague.
"I can think of no one more worthy of Life Membership of The Police
Association than Bruce Watt. His integrity, his work ethic and his
loyalty to the cause of our members is unparalleled," said Greg.
The Association’s newest Life Member is typically humble.
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"While it was totally unexpected it is an absolute honour to be
admitted to Life Membership of the Association. I loved my time
in the Force and similarly have loved my time at the Association,"
said Bruce.
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photos by gregnoakes.com
> AGM
EB dominates full AGM agenda
Above: Head table applauds life membership of long serving member and Association staffer, Bruce Watt.
In line with its key priority of the past 12 months, the Police Association’s ongoing
campaign for a fair pay rise dominated the report-back to members at last month’s
Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The AGM was told in no uncertain
terms that this crucially
important issue will continue
to remain at the top of the
Association’s agenda until a fair
deal is achieved.
Outgoing President, Brian Rix, presiding in
his last AGM confirmed this message.
"The key to success is to ensure that the
administration, the Executive, our delegates
and our members remain a cohesive and
tight-knit group," he said.
Secretary, Greg Davies, promised the
Association will continue to hold the
government to account in relation to
guarantees made by them while in opposition.
The AGM also heard that the Police Association
remains in an extremely healthy financial
position, with a net worth at $35 million.
Furthermore, Greg Davies reported that the
Legal Representation Cost Fund’s value is at
an all-time high of almost $20 million.
A steady increase in Association membership
numbers has also been recorded.
The Secretary’s report to the AGM put on
the record the Association’s expectations
regarding the upcoming appointment of a
new Chief Commissioner.
"It is unthinkable that the new Chief
Commissioner will come from anywhere
other than Victoria," said Greg.
"We expect (the new CCP) will have an
intimate understanding of our people, our
history and our culture."
"We also hope the appointment will create
an opportunity for current and future
governments to never again politicise this
most important of public offices."
He expressed the Association’s concern
that, given that Victorian constables are the
lowest paid in Australia, the government
won’t be able to attract the net additional
1700 police that it has promised unless pay
rates increase sufficiently.
The AGM also ratified a rule change to the
Association’s constitution that now allows
members involved in a civil case to make an
application to the Association’s Legal Cost
Fund without having to first go through the
cumbersome and costly process of officially
becoming a ‘legal party’ in a case.
The Association’s holiday homes were on the
AGM agenda, with a motion carried to buy
additional properties, up to a total value of
$1.8 million. This follows the sale earlier this
year of a property at Coldstream for a similar
value.
The AGM also honoured Association stalwart
Bruce Watt by awarding him life membership
of the Association (see opposite).
The AGM represented the last formal duty
of President Brian Rix, whose retirement day
from 35 years in policing coincided with the
day of the AGM.
He was an Association Executive member for
12 years and President for five. Special thanks
were also offered to Shirley Hardy-Rix as she
retires from 15 years as editor of this Journal.
"Brian has been instrumental in bringing
about a period of stability on his Executive,
whilst still encouraging robust debate
around the Executive table," said Greg.
"Brian and Shirley have been stalwarts of
The Police Association for a long time. We
acknowledge their hard work and dedication
to the rights and entitlements of police
officers in Victoria."
The AGM paid its respects to the nine
Association members who had passed away
since the 2010 meeting with a minute’s silence.
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
13

Finance FINANCE
How are you affected by this
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Should I change my investment option?
When investment markets are volatile, some
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You should keep in mind that super is
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Who can I speak to about my
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Police rep gives members the good
oil on super
There are things some police members don’t know about
superannuation that could save them money and maximise
their payouts.
Luckily, Senior Sergeant Phil Wilson, OIC
at Corio, has made it his responsibility
to be a "super cop" on behalf of
the membership.
He is the police members’ representative
on the board of ESSSuper, which covers all
emergency services workers including all
police, firefighters and ambulance officers.
There are several issues he believes not all
members are fully informed about.
One relates to contributions. Members can
choose to pay up to seven per cent of their
after-tax salary.
Phil understands how younger members
may consider super a low priority and
choose a lower payment plan, but the
amount invested relates directly to what
their final payout will be upon retirement
or resignation and could also impact
upon a member’s death and disability
insurance cover.
Phil says that quite often members are
unaware of the insurance options available
as part of their Defined Benefit.
"We see members purchasing income
protection policies, not realising they have
death and disability insurance as part of
their Defined Benefit scheme," he says.
"Salary sacrificing" is another issue
about which Phil has noticed a level of
misunderstanding. This is where your
regular superannuation contributions are
deducted from your salary before tax is
taken out.
Members may be able to save tax by
salary sacrificing.
Phil recommends
members visit the
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calculators to see how
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Each of the three
emergency services has a
member on the 12-person
ESSSuper board. The
fund has more than
$16 billion in assets. At
monthly board meetings
Phil has the opportunity
to explain what the
police membership’s
expectations are and relay
their queries.
Phil already has a busy job at Corio,
a town with high unemployment and
the highest concentration of public
housing in the greater Geelong area.
Corio police station is staffed by two
senior sergeants, eight sergeants and
40 other ranks.
Phil came onto the ESSSuper board
in February and sees it as a chance
to expand his role. He is already
serving the community of Corio; his
superannuation role serves his colleagues.
He replaces his former Corio colleague
Graeme Larkin in this role following his
retirement last year.
"I’ve been in the force a long time. You see
people whose lives have taken a wrong turn.
(The superannuation role) might mean I can
offer some level of comfort and tell people
Above: Senior Sergeant Phil Wilson.
We see members
purchasing income
protection policies, not
realising they have
death and disability
insurance as part of
their Defined Benefit
scheme. − Phil Wilson
in difficulty that there is something that can
be done to help them out. You try to look
after your mates."
Further information about police
superannuation is available by contacting
ESSSuper on the web www.esssuper.com.au
or on 1300 650 161.
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
15

ush inqUIRY
Time to ‘rush back to basics’
Police Association urges high-level police review to streamline "top-heavy"
command structure
10-year experiment has failed.
It’s time to go back to fundamental
‘The
policing principles that work and
have stood the test of time.’
That was the central message of The
Police Association’s verbal and written
submissions that were last month
tended to Mr Jack Rush QC, who is heading
a special inquiry into the structure
and administration of Victoria Police
Force command.
The inquiry was established by the State
Government on 9 May 2011 to ‘identify
shortcomings in that [senior command]
structure and position Victoria Police
appropriately for the future.’
The Association’s detailed 30-page
submission addresses the inquiry’s key
terms of reference which include the
effectiveness and functions of the senior
Victoria Police command structure and the
extent to which it is capable of delivering
‘best-practice’ policing as well as major IT
and administrative functions.
The submission emphasises the need to
replace the Victoria Police Force’s "top‐heavy"
and cumbersome management structure
with one that’s leaner, more streamlined and
in line with other comparable police forces
around the world.
The Rush Inquiry is expected to conclude
its work and make recommendations to
Government based on its findings by the
end of the year.
Members can view the executive summary
of The Police Association’s ‘Rush’ submission
by going to the 'Publications' section of
our website and following the prompts −
www.tpav.org.au
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National POLICE
SERVICE MEDAL
National Police Service
Medal finally here
Above: Association Secretary Greg Davies and Senior Vice President John Laird with Acting Chief Commissioner
Ken Lay APM with the medal recipients, Inspector Michael Beattie and A/C Wendy Steendam (on behalf of
Inspector Kerryn Hynam) at Parliament House.
rIGHT: The National Police Service Medal.
After more than 10 years of political lobbying by the Police
Federation of Australia the National Police Service Medal is
finally a reality. The first medals were presented by Prime
Minister Julia Gillard at Parliament House last month.
Two police from each jurisdiction
were selected to attend the
medal presentation ceremony
in the Mural Hall at Parliament
House. The first two Victorian
recipients were Inspector Michael Beattie
and Inspector Kerryn Hynam. Unfortunately
Kerryn was unwell and her medal was
accepted by Assistant Commissioner Wendy
Steendam on her behalf.
President of the Police Federation of
Australia Vince Kelly said he was proud to
be representing Australia’s 56,000 police on
what can only be described as an historic
day for policing in this country.
The Prime Minister welcomed the recipients,
their friends and family, commissioners and
police association and union representatives
from every state and territory saying she
is the proud daughter of parents who were
both police officers.
"This is our opportunity to pay the highest
respect for who you are and what you do for
our nation’s safety and security. Everyone
who wears the uniform of any of our military,
police or emergency services does so because
they are honoured to serve. They do not
seek recognition but a grateful nation must
be always ready to provide recognition."
The National Police Service Medal is a medal
designed by police for police. James Cheshire
from the AFP assisted with the design of
the medal. Chief Inspector Rick Steinborn
from NSW Police, unsolicited, one day sent
a medal design to the PFA. This ultimately
became the design that was presented at
Parliament House and will be presented in
to the future. Rick and James worked closely
with the PFA to ensure the final medal and
ribbon design were befitting of the award.
Before presenting the National Police Service
Medal to the 16 recipients the Prime Minister
said, "I know our nation will never be short of
worthy recipients. And our police will always
have our gratitude and our respect."
The Canberra presentations will now be
followed by medal presentations for eligible
members around the country with 15
or more years of service. This is a proud
achievement for all those involved in the
years of persuasion and lobbying.
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
19

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WALL TO WALL
Wall to Wall Ride: remembering our mates
They rode from every state and
territory to take part in this year’s
Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance.
They took a week to ride from
Perth and Darwin. Tassie’s riders
came to Melbourne and joined their Victorian
colleagues for a two-day ride to the national
capital. They rode from South Australia and
Queensland with many riders joining the
NSW ride from Goulburn to Canberra.
In Melbourne more than 120 riders took part
in an emotional ceremony at the Victoria
Police Memorial on St Kilda Road. Police
Chaplain Paul Worsnop, a keen motorcyclist
who took part in the ride, blessed the
riders. Roger Schranz, the Chairman of
Police Legacy thanked the riders for their
commitment to helping the police families
left behind when a member dies.
The commemorative baton struck to carry
the names of the fallen from each state to
the National Police Memorial was passed
to Acting Superintendent Martin Bormann
by Deputy Commissioner Kieran Walshe.
Martin was given the duty of presenting the
baton in Canberra at the national ceremony.
On Saturday, September 17, when all the
riders hooked up on the outskirts of Canberra
there were more than 1,200 motorcycles.
It made for an impressive sight! Headed
by solos from most jurisdictions including
Victoria, the commissioners who ride
followed behind. The AFP’s Tony Negus, John
McRoberts from the Territory, Karl O’Callaghan
from WA, Darren Hines from Tasmania and
Andrew Scipione from NSW all rode to the
National Police Memorial leading literally
hundreds of serving and retired police all with
one purpose − to remember their mates.
The Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance
was established last year by recently retired
Victorian Police Association President Brian
Rix and Assistant Commissioner Mick
Corboy from NSW. Both keen motorcyclists,
Brian and Mick created the ride so police
could pay their respects to colleagues who
have been killed on duty and raise money
for police legacies around the country. They
were overwhelmed by the initial support and
both were amazed by the 1,200 plus riders
who took part in this year’s ride.
In a moving ceremony each commemorative
baton was placed on the memorial. It was a
poignant moment when Constable Nathan
Kohutek placed NSW’s baton. His father’s
name is on the National Police Memorial.
Above: Outgoing Association President Brian Rix at the ceremony in Canberra.
bELOW LEFT: : Marked bikes for the 2011 Canberra Ceremony.
bELOW rIGHT: Onlookers at the commemorative ceremony in Canberra.
bOTTOM rIGHT: Victoria’s commemorative baton at the memorial in Canberra.
Constable First Class Mark Joseph Kohutek
was killed on duty in 1982.
For Queensland there are two new names
to be included on the Memorial on National
Police Remembrance Day this year.
Queensland’s Commissioner Bob Atkinson
spoke with great passion about his two young
officers − Sergeant Dan Stiller and Detective
Senior Constable Damien Leeding. Everyone
present was moved when he described their
lives and untimely deaths. He spoke of their
wives, both police officers, and the children
they left behind − the children who will not
know their fathers. Many in the crowd couldn’t
hold back the tears − tears for these two
young men who will never grow old and tears
for friends and loved ones they have lost. Men
and women were joined together in their grief.
"Like all the other officers named here, Dan and
Damien were brave, courageous and dedicated
to the roles and responsibilities of police
officers in securing the communities they
served. We all wish that in the years to come
no new names are added to this wall. But we
know the realities of policing and we know the
police cannot protect the communities they
serve without putting their own security at risk.
We know also that no matter how experienced
and skilled that an officer may be that the dark
forces of fate can combine at a given time and
place with the result that our worst moment
is upon us with the death of a colleague."
Commissioner Atkinson spoke of those
remembered on the memorial. He said if they
could speak to us they would ask two things of
us − ‘Look after my family’ and ‘don’t forget me’.
The police family, through police legacy, does
look after those left behind and the police
family will never forget their colleagues
who have made the ultimate sacrifice while
protecting others.
That is what the Wall to Wall Ride for
Remembrance is all about − raising money
for police legacy and remembering mates.
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
21

SPORTS AWARDS
Above: Police Association Senior Vice-President John Laird makes the presentation to Leading Senior Constable Chris Dixon, president of the police basketball club.
Good sports cop
well‐earned recognition
Basketball was the star of the show at last month’s
Sports Awards night for the Victoria Police Amateur
Sports and Welfare Society.
Above: Melbourne Renegades coach Simon Helmot.
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The Police Amateur Basketball
Association won the award for most
outstanding team or club of the
past year. The award is sponsored
by The Police Association.
The club’s Detective Sergeant, Cherie Arnell, won
the prize for the most outstanding individual
police sporting or welfare achievement.
She was also nominated as sports or welfare
administrator of the year, an award won by
Steve Rainey of the Victoria Police Cricket Club.
The basketball club was congratulated for its
support of the Blue Ribbon Foundation. It has
the ribbon logo embroidered on its uniforms and
the idea was taken up this year for the uniforms
of all participants from each of the sporting
codes at the World Police and Fire Games.
The Sports and Welfare Society supports
35 clubs covering a range of sports from
fishing to rugby, with the aim of encouraging
police involvement in sport and recreation
and enhancing the image of Victoria Police.
As a shining example, look no further than
Sergeant Adam Vohmann. When he’s not at
the Heidelberg Crime Desk, he’s competing
in ironman triathlons. He trains every day,
often starting at 5am and returning to his
rigorous workout when he finishes work.
He was presented with the $1000 Athlete
Scholarship Award.
He has qualified for the ironman world
championships in Hawaii following his
completion of the Korean ironman event
earlier this year in nine hours and 38 minutes.
Fifty-one years after he died, Jack Evans was
named the 2011 inductee into the Victoria

photos by gregnoakes.com
Above: Jan McGowan, daughter of Hall of Fame inductee Jack Evans (pictured below).
RIGHT: Ironman and policeman, Sergeant Adam Vohmann.
bELOW: Netball champion Bianca Chatfield.
Police Sporting Hall of Fame. In its decision,
the Sports and Welfare Society has restored
the memory of the Geelong and Warrnambool
policeman, and 1931 and 1937 Geelong
Premiership player, to its rightful place.
A fellow police officer, the late Joe Sellwood,
was a ’37 Grand Final team mate and he was
inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame in
1996. Recent research by the Society brought
the story of Jack Evans’ achievements to
light (he played 149 games and kicked 146
goals, including six in the ’37 Grand Final)
and now, Jack will be justly remembered.
His daughter, Jan McGowan, said the honour
was "a bolt out of the blue and I am absolutely
delighted to accept this on behalf of my father".
On a night which recognised police
achievement, sports stars of the public
stage were present to further the cause
of participation.
Guests were entertained by stories from the
Vixens netball team captain Bianca Chatfield,
former Collingwood great Peter Daicos
(who admitted his son barracks for Carlton)
and Simon Helmot, coach of Melbourne’s
Renegades cricket team. His message: get
with 20/20 cricket; popularity is surging and
it’s the way of the future.
Above: Most Outstanding Individual Achievement
winner, Detective Sergeant Cherie Arnell.
ABOVE: award winner Steve Rainey, Victoria Police
Cricket Club.
Above: Former Collingwood star Peter Daicos
confesses to MC Ian Cover that he grew up a South
Melbourne fan and would rush from playing for the
Magpies to catch a Swans match.
The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
23

Events gallery
photos by gregnoakes.com
Brian Rix's farewell
Above left: Association presidents from all state or territory police unions.
Above rIGHT: Brian accepting retirement gift from NZ Police Association’s Greg O’Connor.
bELOW LEFT: Acting Chief Commissioner, Ken Lay, farewells Brian.
bELOW middle: Neil Soullier presents Brian with award for outstanding contribution
to Blue Ribbon Foundation.
bELOW rIGHT: Former Detective Sergeant John Morrish says a few words.
Wall to Wall Ride
Above middle: Victorian riders taking off for 2011 Wall to Wall ride.
Above rIGHT: Riders at the Victorian Police Memorial on St Kilda Rd.
Above: Police Chaplain Paul Worsnop at the Victorian ceremony.
Left: Chairman of Police Legacy Roger Schranz.
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Delegate DELEGATE Profile
Getting to know your delegate
Second-generation police officer and Crime Department delegate, Detective
Senior Constable Matt Merrigan, caught up with the Journal to discuss the
job and what being a delegate means to him
Above: Detective Senior Constable Matt Merrigan.
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WHY AND WHEN DID YOU JOIN THE JOB?
I had a link to the job as my father served for
in excess of 40 years. I spent a considerable
part of my childhood living at a police
residence and I entered the academy in the
middle of 1992.
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE JOINING
THE JOB?
I worked in the public service for a short
time, travelled and returned working in the
hospitality industry prior to joining.
WHY DID YOU BECOME A DELEGATE?
I was an assistant delegate up until the
incumbent delegate had reason to hand over
the reigns in a hurry, so to speak. Having
experience as an assistant, it made the
transition relatively seamless.
WHAT IS
YOUR MOST
SIGNIFICANT
ACHIEVEMENT AS
A DELEGATE?
Putting all other
things to one
side, for a large
percentage of
members the
only exposure,
consultation or need
to deal with the
Association comes
around a fresh EB.
This is an exciting
time as it dictates
our future working
conditions and more
importantly, what
we take home each
fortnight. Delegates
are lucky enough
to be involved in
the process from
a very early stage
and I for one are
amazed at all the
hard toil involved.
We are fortunate to have a dedicated and
skilful Executive and Administration.
HOW CAN YOUR MEMBERS BEST
HELP YOU?
Make contact early in the process before
matters grow legs and become a bigger
issue than what they need to be.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT
WORKING IN YOUR AREA?
Working in my area I represent a number
of workgroups among those are members
from the Fraud Squad some of whom
are very fiscally responsible and who
also happen to know their way around
a calculator! It keeps me on my toes.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE WAR STORY?
One shift I responded to a request to deal
with an errant Mountain Goat on the loose in
South Yarra. Surprisingly, I had little trouble
locating it having witnessed the carnage it
left in its path whilst south bound on Chapel
Street. This included women, children and
other fragile souls. Following a lengthy foot
pursuit I challenged a hungry bovine in the
now deserted food court in Prahran Central.
I resolved the situation and brought it to a
successful conclusion using a combination
of both the eight-step and traditional Mick
Dundee method of animal negotiation.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR
CAREER HIGHLIGHT?
Being appointed as a detective and
completing Detective Training School.
WHAT DO YOU OUTSIDE THE JOB THAT
WOULD BE OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS?
I really value my health and fitness and
enjoy competing in physical endurance
competitions. Aside from that, I enjoy being
a family man first and foremost.
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO
BE REMEMBERED?
Dashingly handsome with an off-beat sense
of humour and overall lust for life. That’s all.
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With fixed fees you know
exactly where you stand
The breakdown of a relationship or marriage can be stressful and traumatic. Often family
law matters take some time to resolve and can be costly for both parties. There is a start and
end, but the direction in which the process can take along the way can be many and varied.
In family law matters one of the difficulties for
clients is being able to assess their capacity to
meet their obligations or weigh up outcomes
against costs. As is often the case with family
law, the legal fees you end up paying may
be greater than the dollar difference you are
arguing over. It may come down to whether
you would rather give the money to a lawyer
or share it with your former partner.
Mid-last month Slater & Gordon launched
its new Family Law Fixed Fee model in
Victoria, which promises to alleviate much
of the uncertainty so you can make a more
informed decision of whether you would like
us to advance your matter.
Most lawyers who work in Family Law charge
on an hourly rate, according to the amount of
time they spend on your matter. They typically
charge in six-minute blocks for anything
necessary to your case such as telephone calls,
emails, meetings and preparing letters and
documents. Not surprisingly, it doesn’t take
long for these costs to add up.
With Slater & Gordon’s Family Law Fixed
Fee model we aim to reach the best results
for our clients quickly and economically. The
big difference between fixed fees and hourly
rates is certainty. With hourly rates you
don’t know what the cost will be until the
matter is resolved. With fixed fees you know
exactly where you stand from the outset,
irrespective of how much time the lawyer
spends on your case.
How does the Fixed Fee model work?
Our Fixed Fee model works much like a quote.
You and your lawyer discuss your matter
and develop a plan of how it is to be handled.
You’ll be given a fixed fee proposal that sets
out the work to be included, and what may be
excluded, and how the fee is to be paid. This is
called a Legal Costs Agreement. If we all agree
to its terms, you sign the contract and our
lawyer gets to work on resolving your matter.
Fees are charged in incremental stages
rather than based on the time or resources
involved, as is usually the case. If at stage
two you still haven’t settled, we scope what
is required to reach stage three and we
quote you a fee for proceeding.
The fixed fee proposal may cover multiple
stages of a matter but in most cases it is not
possible to quote a fixed fee for a later stage
until the earlier stages have been completed.
For instance, it is not possible to quote a price
for preparing a matter for trial before the
issues to be argued at the trial are known.
Through the fixed fee arrangement we
give you the opportunity of assessing
what value you place on the work we are
going to do to achieve a certain outcome.
You may choose not to proceed. That’s
perfectly understandable. It is no different
to negotiating over or piece of artwork; what
has a certain value to one person may not
have that value to someone else.
Fixed fees may not be suitable in every
situation. For instance, it is unlikely that fixed
fees would be quoted if you have a complicated
case with complex and uncertain legal issues,
or if you and your ex-partner are involved in a
dispute with high levels of conflict.
What is included in the Fixed Fee quote?
We set out the precise scope of the work
to be undertaken in the Legal Costs
Agreement. Typically it involves all legal and
administrative work necessary to complete
the specified stages including preparing
documents, dealing with correspondence,
and communicating with the other party
and the courts. Our operating costs are also
covered, so you won’t be charged separately
for photocopying, telephone calls or faxes.
Exclusions and variations
In special circumstances, there may also
be specific exclusions. We always discuss
these with you and detail them in the Legal
Cost Agreement.
In addition, unforeseen events may
unfold that could change the course of
your case such as if the other party files a
new application or a third party joins the
proceedings. We let you know in writing if we
wish to propose a cost amendment due to a
substantial increase in the work involved.
You then have the option of accepting or
rejecting the revised fee. If we agree on the
variation, we proceed. If not, you can either
cancel your instructions or you can exercise
your rights under the Legal Costs Agreement.
At Slater & Gordon, our team of experienced
family lawyers can give you comprehensive
advice about your legal rights, entitlements
and obligations, and the different options
available to settle any matters in which you
and your partner may disagree.
Our approach to family law is to encourage
settlements, not arguments. By applying
a Fixed Fee model to family law we aim to
provide value for our clients and our focus is
on achieving the best results promptly and
cost-effectively.
For more information about Slater &
Gordon’s Family Law Fixed Fee model, visit
www.familylawfixedfees.com.au or contact
us at 1800 555 777. To learn more about the
full suite of services we offer, you can go on
our website at www.slatergordon.com.au
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demystifies the
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Ian Shann is the Family Law National
Practice Group Leader at Slater &
Gordon, and has been instrumental in
developing the Family Law Fixed Fee
model. To coincide with the introduction
of the new model, Slater & Gordon has
launched Ian’s guide to family law.
In Know Where You Stand, Ian has put
20 years of experience into a unique
and accessible guide to separation for
married and de facto couples.
The book gives a step-by-step guide to
family law including separation, divorce,
de facto relationships, children’s and
financial issues and the court systems.
It is a practical guide for users of the
family law system, written in plain
language, and provides pointers on
how to find and deal with lawyers.
For more information about Ian
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The Police Association Victoria Journal October 2011
29

ook Giveaway
An investigator’s account of a never‐ending toll
Road Kill
"It has been 11 years since I investigated a fatal accident and dealt with grieving relatives. It has taken me 11 years to
have the strength to write about it, to put pen to paper and record what has caused me so much grief and anguish."
So writes Craig Hodge, one of Victoria Police’s leading investigators of fatal road accidents. A police officer for 20 years,
seven of which he spent with the Accident Investigation Section (now the Major Collision Investigation Unit), Hodge
attended the horrific scenes of more than 350 accidents that resulted in deaths and serious injuries.
In Road Kill, Hodge recounts harrowing investigations and details the processes involved in finding out the causes of such
tragedies, which often led to prosecutions. His story is a cautionary tale in which responsible driving messages loom large.
Above: Author and ex-member Craig Hodge.
Q&A with the author
After 20 years in the job did you always
plan to write a book about your experiences
as a road accident investigator?
No, not at all. I loved the job and enjoyed
what I did immensely. I was always of the
thought "who would want to read about
a copper who loved his job?"
What sort of impact do you think the title
will have on readers?
I hope it hits them right between the
eyes to be honest. I didn’t set out to write a
book about road safety but as it progressed
it was obvious that the book contained a very
strong message. I’ve always thought that
people seem to tune out when you mention
road safety or road trauma, so the title of the
book had to make it really stand out.
You recount some pretty horrible tales for
not just the victims who lost their lives in
road accidents but the victims that were
left behind, what was it like reliving those
experiences for this book?
At times, very difficult. When I first started it
about 10 years ago, I couldn’t do it. It was just
too hard reliving the events I had seen. Five
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years ago, same thing. But then late last year
and into 2011 I felt strong enough to write a few
chapters, I had people read it who told me that is
was good and that spurred me on to keep going.
Why did you feel it was important to get
these stories out there?
These events have had such a lasting impact
on me. I thought by sharing them (instead
of keeping them bottled up inside) I could
educate others on the dangers on the road,
make them see what I had seen, in the hope
that this would cause them to make smarter
choices when driving. If by reading my book,
one person slows down or doesn’t get drunk
and decide to drive his kids home, then I will
have made a difference.
You are quite critical of the welfare support
that was offered to you as an investigator
by Victoria Police, what did you do to help
you get through the rough days?
Like most police, I just got on with it.
Personally I would confide in my dog, which
I share in the book. I’d spend a day or two in
the garden and just talk to the dog. I didn’t
dare show weakness to my workmates,
that wasn’t the "done" thing. In the end
though it caught up with me so I guess I didn’t
handle it as well as I should have.
In the book you are very honest about
dealing with the stress and depression that
was triggered by the work you faced on a
daily basis. What advice would you give to
other members are facing similar stresses
in the job now?
There are 2 issues with stress like mine
in the job. First is admitting to yourself
there is a problem, second is admitting
to someone else. Both are difficult. By all
means talk to friends and family but for the
most part, none of them can understand the
complexities of the job let alone the stresses
surrounding it. My advice for members is
to go and see the force psychologist on
a regular basis. Once or twice a year and
make it a habit.
You said that in the early years you were very
critical of weaknesses in the legal system
regarding penalties for culpable driving.
How do you feel about the changes that have
been implemented over the past decade?
We complained for a long time and now
the maximum penalty is 20 years for
culpable and there is the stop gap offence
of Dangerous Driving Causing Death, so I
shouldn’t complain. But the courts don’t
seem to reflect public opinion on sentencing
and although sentences in some instances
have been more severe, they hardly reflect
the increase in the maximum. So in one
regard I’m pleased, in the other I’m not.
TAC and road safety campaigns have had a
huge presence in the media over recent years,
what impact do you think that are having?
The TAC put an enormous effort into these
commercials. They have certainly become
more graphic over time. But it’s the same
message and I think the public are becoming
a little bit hardened so to that their
effectiveness has dropped a little.
What is the most important road safety
message that you personally want to get
out to other members and the wider public?
There are so many things every driver can learn
and do that will help them survive on the road.
I tell people to never expect that other drivers
will do the right thing, always drive defensively.
Road Kill will be released in stores
October 1 and The Police Association
has copies to give away. Simply write
down the title and author of the book,
your name and registered number
and send it to The Police Association
‘October Book Giveaway’, PO Box 76,
Carlton South 3053. The first, neatest
and correct entries will be the winners.
The judge’s decision is final and no
correspondence will be entered in to.

Trivia Quiz
Test your brain and win in-season passes
to see Brad Pitt's new movie Moneyball
How is your general knowledge? Try and answer the 20 questions and test the knowledge of your
colleagues around the mess room table without peeking at the answers printed at the bottom of the page.
And if you think you know the answer to the ‘Who Am I?’ question, send your answer to the Association
and go into the draw to win in-season passes to Brad Pitt’s new movie Moneyball.
Based on a true story and from the producers of "The Social Network", Moneyball is the movie for anybody
who has ever dreamed of taking on the system. Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the general manager of the
Oakland A’s, who is forced to reinvent his baseball team on a very tight budget. He teams with a young
recent graduate Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) in an unlikely partnership, recruiting bargain players and trying to
outsmart the richer club. At the movies November 10.
1 Clint Eastwood’s final on-screen role
was in which 2008 movie?
2 What is the most lucrative horserace
run at Moonee Valley racecourse
every year?
3 Who is Australia’s ‘first bloke’?
4 Harry Kewell has signed to play for
which A-League club this season?
5 Newly appointed AFL coaches Brendan
McCartney and Mark Neeld have
previously coached which Bellarine
Peninsula-based football club?
6 Who is the federal Opposition’s
spokesperson on immigration matters?
7 Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi
Middleton are the founders of which
internationally-renowned Australian
fashion label?
8 Which of the three coloured traffic
lights is positioned on the top?
9 Which Bon Jovi hit had Tommy work
‘on the docks’ and Gina ‘work the diner
all day’?
11 The ABC’s Four Corners program is this
year celebrating what milestone?
12 What Christian name was given to
the first-born child of Crown Prince
Frederick and Crown Princess Mary of
Denmark?
13 Australian journalist Stephen Mayne
founded which controversial online
news service?
14 Which Australian brewing giant was
last month sold to UK brewer SABMiller
for $10 billion?
15 As at the commencement of this
year’s spring racing carnival, what
is the undefeated winning streak of
champion sprinter Black Caviar?
16 According to the Zodiac people born
in October belong to one of which two
star signs?
17 Which Japanese city beginning with ‘O’
is one of Melbourne’s sister cities?
18 In which year of last century was a
referendum held on the question of
Australia becoming a republic?
Correctly Answer Who
Am I? for a chance to win
Who am I?
1. I am an iconic Australian
police television drama
2. I was made by Crawford
Productions
3. 510 episodes were made and
shown between 1964 and 1977
4. Each episode dealt with an
investigation by Victoria Police
Force detectives.
5. I was also famous for the
‘four-door slam’ shown during
each episode at the end of the
opening theme.
Last month’s Who Am I?
Answer − Barcelona
10 Which is the older iconic structure,
Paris’ Eiffel Tower or New York City’s
Empire State building?
19 What is Australia’s longest-running TV
soap opera?
20 Which AFL team finished fifth in 2011?
Quiz answers: 1. Gran Torino 2. The Cox Plate 3. Tim Mathieson 4. Melbourne Victory 5. The Ocean Grove Football Club 6. Scott
Morrison 7. Sass & Bide 8. Red 9. Livin’ on a Prayer 10. The Eiffel Tower (1889). ESB built in 1931 11. It’s 50 th year 12. Christian
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To enter the prize draw all you have to do
is answer the ‘Who Am I?’ question send
your entry along with your contact details
to ‘Who Am I?’, The Police Association,
PO Box 76, Carlton South 3053.
The completed ‘Who Am I?’ must arrive
by Friday, 28 October to be eligible for the
prize draw. The first neatest correct entry
will be the winner. The judge’s decision
is final and no correspondence will
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31

Around AROUND the COUNTRY
NATIONAL
Round-up
What’s happening to POLICE AROUND the
COUNTRY? Read on to find out about the ISSUES
AND ChALLENGES fACING POLICE in the other
STATES AND TERRITORIES.
SA
PO L I C E A S S O C I A T I O N
O F S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
Limited statutory defence for
police driving
South Australian police now have a limited
statutory defence from prosecution when
undertaking high-risk or urgent-response
driving, with the commencement of the
Statutes Amendment (Driving Offences)
Act 2010.
The act, which came into effect on August 21,
2011, is the result of lobbying by the Police
Association to clarify the law in relation to
high-risk or urgent-response driving.
The issue came to light in 2008 during a case
in which it became evident that there was
nothing in the law that distinguished police
driving as different from that of the general
public.
Speaking at the Police Association’s annual
conference in 2009, Premier Mike Rann said
he understood the concerns police officers
had in the wake of the case, and that his
government would work closely with the
association to implement change.
That collaboration came to fruition in June
last year, when then Road Safety Minister
Jack Snelling introduced the legislative
amendments to parliament.
Mr Snelling said that the changes had been
introduced in order to clarify any ambiguities
which might have existed when police
officers and other emergency workers were
engaged in driving in emergency situations,
by providing them with a defence in
particular circumstances.
While this is an important outcome, the
statutory defence is limited in nature
and, for it to come into effect, police must
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be carrying out their duties, acting in
accordance with general orders and acting
reasonably in the circumstances.
TAS
Budget Cuts being felt by Police
The budget cuts are creating nothing but
grief in Tasmania. The Police budget was
slashed with a loss of 50 members in this
financial year alone. 15 police officers chose
to take up an offer called the "Workplace
Renewal Incentive Program" which is a
‘hurry-up out the door’ program or some
such thing that hasn’t been really described
in any way that makes sense to the majority
of workers. Quite a number who availed
themselves of the offer were retiring in any
event and all received an additional $20k for
being on their way.
In any event, the numbers are dwindling
and as such services are being reduced.
On-call has been reviewed and cut in places,
meaning slower response times, lack of local
coverage in areas and in some cases lack of
local knowledge may result in an inadequate
response. Having Prosecutors on duty after
business hours will cease in Hobart and a
Uniform Watch Sergeant will be burdened
with that role on top of their usual busy
duties supervising a shift in the Hobart area.
While we are feeling the pinch now, the
real impact will hit in 1-2 years time, when
money is so tight, torch batteries will be
scarce, the light bulbs in stations will be
"thinned out", mums will be darning socks
again and the blue line will stretched so thin
that members will jump for joy when they
get to work two-up!
It’s not funny − I’m serious.
NSW
Asbestos in Police Buildings
Thousands of NSW police officers have
been exposed to asbestos contamination
at a Sydney weapons training facility, which
was concealed from officers until a Police
Association member raised concerns about a
cracked wall in May this year. Management
admitted they had known about it since 2008.
The Wetherill Park Weapons Training Facility is
just one of approximately 460 police properties,
including residences and police stations that are
contaminated with asbestos and lead paint.
Asbestos fibres cause respiratory disease and
cancer, including asbestosis and mesothelioma,
but these can take decades to develop.
Angry that the force has known about the
presence of potentially deadly substances at
properties for at least three years, the Police
Association of NSW (PANSW) has demanded
a full investigation.
It has also requested that WorkCover
launch an investigation with a view to laying
charges against the force for breaches of the
Occupational Health & Safety Act.
"Police housing is rotten to the core and
the cover-up of the report into hazardous
materials is the final nail in the coffin for police
families," PANSW president Scott Weber said.
"My message to Police Minister Mike
Gallacher is this: protect your police and find
out who caused this cover-up and why."
"Then commit $100 million to fix police
housing immediately and clean up this mess
or your officers will take action."
Lithgow Police Station was closed on 10
August while asbestos was removed from

heating ducts. However, the Association said
the asbestos risk in the Lithgow station’s
plant room and heating duct were so serious
they were given an A1 rating in 2009, which
should have led to the immediate removal of
the asbestos.
"Police officers in Lithgow and across NSW
are extremely angry at the way this has all
been covered up," Mr Weber said.
"This shows that the force is prepared to put
officers’ lives and their families’ lives at risk
just to save a few dollars."
In August the NSW Police Force announced
it has been undertaking a program of
identification, prioritisation and remediation
of police residential accommodation and
facilities which may contain hazardous
building materials. A working party was
established to oversee the program.
Meanwhile the NSW Government has also set
up a new task force, the Heads of Asbestos
Coordination Authorities (HACA) group, which
is charged with developing a state-wide
Asbestos Plan and improving how government
monitors and responds to asbestos.
NSW Police wages case
From drug busts to simulated weapons
training, NSW Police began showcasing their
work before an independent umpire on 22
August. Hearings before the Full Bench of
the Industrial Relations Commission began
in Sydney and later moved to Newcastle
and Wollongong.
Under recent legislation, all NSW public
servants, including police officers will no
longer have the right to take their wage
claims to the independent umpire. However
police were granted a limited exemption and
this wages case could well be the last of its
kind in NSW. The Association is seeking a
five per cent pay rise for police and increases
for specialist groups.
QLD
Major win in QIRC for Queensland Police
The Decision by the Full Bench of the
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
(QIRC) in "Queensland Police Service AND
Queensland Police Union of Employees
and The Queensland Police Commissioned
Officers’ Union of Employees (CA/2010/12)"
provided Queensland Police with a pay
deal that was significantly better than
the pay rise on offer from the Queensland
state government.
The negotiations for Enterprise bargaining
Agreement 6 had broken down in 2010 with the
State Government refusing to move from an
offer of 2.5% per annum over three years. The
dispute proceeded to Conciliation in late 2010,
followed by a Full Bench Wage Case earlier this
year. The Full bench determined that pay rates
should increase by 3.8% in the first year, 3.8%
in the second year and 3.5% in the final year.
It is estimated that this decision will cost the
State government an additional $87m.
The Full Bench also increased the applicable
"On Call" Allowances and endorsed a Review
of Officer In Charge Allowances. The Full
Bench also determined that all Police Liaison
Officers receive a major restructuring of the
classifications which will mean that they
move up one pay band.
Of particular note in the decision were the
comments that the Full Bench made about
the State Government’s current wages policy.
The Full Bench questioned the "one size fits
all" approach of the Government, specifically
stating that "A continuing matter for concern
in this Decision relates to the "one size fits
all" Government offer to its employees within
the public sector". The Full Bench went on
to say that "We are curious as to how a fixed
offer can be made by the Government to its
workforce without any apparent or obvious
consideration being given to the type of
industry under consideration".
NT
One of the major resource issues confronting
the Northern Territory in the immediate future
is the ongoing commitment of the Australian
Government to the intervention or NT
Emergency Response. The Association says
it is simply unacceptable for the Australian
Government to walk away from funding police
positions that were created at the behest of a
federal coalition government and subsequently
the federal labour administration.
"We believe there are at least 74 positions
that the Australian government has a
moral obligation to continue to fund," says
Association President Vince Kelly. "It is also
incumbent upon the Australian government
to listen more carefully to Territorians,
particularly our members, in relation to the
location of very expensive police stations."
The NTPA is mystified that the Federal
Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny
Macklin and her staff appear to have
avoided all attempts to arrange meetings
with her both directly and through the CEO
of the Police Federation of Australia.
The Association is concerned that the
Australian government will only hear from
people with a limited Canberra view of
the Territory.
"Our challenge will be to ensure that
government at all levels do not start looking
for a cheap option, that is, outsourcing
or dumbing down the service that is and
should be provided by sworn Police Officers."
PFA
Occupational Health and Safety a key
issue for the PFA
The past 12 months have been very busy
in respect to the push to harmonise OH&S
legislation across the country.
The initial discussion papers and the
proposal for the Model Bill contained
a recommendation that referred to a
‘jurisdictional note’ that appeared in the
Commonwealth Occupational Health and
Safety Act 1991. This note specifically applied
to the AFP, however there was concern that
under harmonized legislation, this could flow
on to all other police jurisdictions.
As a result, in the lead up to the 2010 Federal
Election the PFA sought a commitment to
discussion about whether such a provision
should be included in any model legislation.
In a written response the Government stated −
"A re-elected Gillard Government will
ask the Commissioner of the AFP to
review the jurisdictional note that
provides an exemption from health and
safety obligations in relation to National
Security, in consultation with the PFA and
the APFA and to advise the Government
on possible changes.
Federal Labor’s firm commitment is that
the PFA and Police Unions will have a
seat at the table on OH&S changes that
affect police".
As a result, Senior Counsel Mr Bruce
Hodgkinson was engaged by the AFP to
conduct an independent review.
The PFA made two submissions to the Review
and met with Hodgkinson. He ultimately came
to the following conclusions in his report −
1. The provisions contained within s.8 of the
1991 OHS Act are too broad to properly
reflect the area of concern advanced by
the AFP in respect of the conducting of
its operations
continued on page 36
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Thanks
I would like to take this time to pass on my
gratitude to the Association, especially Kaye
Murphy, for the assistance the Association has
provided to me and my family at a time when
my wife had a serious accident involving a race
horse that required she be flown to Melbourne
for treatment. The Association showed
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but it was at a time when decision-making on
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me during a protracted ESD enquiry. I know
of no other organisation that assists its
members so effectively and professionally.
I wish to draw your attention to the efforts
of Bernie Elliott and Kaye Murphy who both
provided great assistance, counsel and help
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time. In particular I wish to praise Bernie
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and tireless efforts, I may well not still be a
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Police Amateur Sports and Welfare Society
Inc. The support of The Police Association
has contributed greatly to the success of our
group and the service that it provides to the
scouting community as well.
Stefan Rea
Secretary, Police Scouters Victoria
Earlier this month I was involved in a
critical incident in the Carlton North area
while working the divisional van. I received
information for a self-harming male and
attended this job. I was then confronted was a
male in possession of a knife who stabbed me
twice in the arm causing me to loose a large
amount of blood and be admitted to hospital.
My mother and sister came from the country
to visit me and the Association took care of
their accommodation for the night ensuring
their comfort during this time. I am writing to
thank the Police Association on behalf of my
mother and sister. It is great to know that
this support is available in such hectic times.
Daniel Leach
Constable 38188
Brain and Shirley
Thank you for your company, sincere words
and gifts at my retirement/send-off at
Box Hill RSL on 14 August 2011. It was
a pleasure having your company and a
pleasure to know you.
All the best for your imminent retirement.
May your wheels keep on turning.
Rod ‘Rocket’ Phillips
Sergeant 19485
Retirements
I am writing to advise you that I will be
retiring from Victoria Police as of 27 August
2011 and therefore will be concluding my
membership with the Police Association from
that date. Having served with Victoria Police
for in excess of 37 years I would like to thank
the Association for their continued support of
the membership and wish all of the staff the
very best for the future. In particular I would
like to thank Bruce McKenzie for all his help
and advice he has given me over many years.
Kind regards
Ron Ritchie APM
Senior Sergeant 18348
It is with sadness and a great deal of
disappointment that I write to the Police
Association to inform you of my forced illhealth
retirement from Vic Pol after 18 years.
I have undergone two bouts of major surgery
to my lower back including a fusion of three
vertebrae, but unfortunately, both surgeries
have been unsuccessful and the dept says its
time to go. I would like to express my thanks
to the Association, particularly Les BEslis
and Kaye murphY for their support in recent
times, especially when my own workplace
and the department consistently let me
down. To the members who still keep in touch
and haven’t ‘wiped’ me I am eternally grateful
and I wish them a safe journey as their careers
progress. Lastly I wish the Association good
luck with the continuing EB negotiations and
congratulate you on your commitment to,
and support of your members.
Regards
Kellie Fraser
Leading Senior Constable 29776
I am writing to let you know that as of Friday
26 August I am being retired ill-health after
35 years service. Of course, that means I will
have to resign from the Association as well.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in blue
especially the two years I served as a District
Delegate representing Knox. I have used the
Association’s services on a couple of occasions
and have always found the staff to be friendly
and courteous, a pity some other organisations
don’t send their people to you for training!
Anyway thank you for always being there to
represent our interests. I am sure "the job"
would be a lot worse if you weren’t looking
over the collective shoulders of Command
and politicians.
Regards
Noel Brown
Sergeant 19518
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2. The definition of "dangerous
operations" found in s.8 of the 1991
OHS Act is so broad and uncertain as
to not be appropriate to be repeated
in the mwhs Bill.
3. There is a legitimate area of operations
undertaken by the AFP that could
be compromised if no provisions is
included in the mwhs Bill
4. The AFP’s commitment to the
maintenance of occupational health
and safety standards in respect of all
its operations forms an appropriate
basis for the determination of the
scope and operation of the provision
to be included in the mwhs Bill
5. The AFP should have included in the
mwhs Bill a more limited provision
than that found in the 1991 OHS Act
6. That provision should be in similar
terms to the definition of "covert
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7. The inclusion of such a provision in the
mwhsA Bill should not excuse the AFP
from ensuring health and safety so
far as reasonably practicable in all its
areas of operation even in respect of
the aspects of covert operations which
the AFP are able to plan and control
8. The practice developed by the
AFP of reporting matters properly
encompassed by s.8 of the 1991
OHS Act to Comcare at a time when
doing so could not prejudice or
adversely affect the AFP operation
is commendable and should be
formalised and continued after the
mwhs Bill has been enacted.
Our concerns had been vindicated in
Hodgkinson’s report. As a result the
Bill that is proposed to be introduced
into the Federal Parliament contains
a jurisdictional note that meets the
concerns expressed by the PFA. Likewise,
no such provision has found its way into
any of the Bills to be introduced into state
or territory parliaments.
This was a good result and the Federal
Government and the AFP are thanked for
their cooperation in this important matter.
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Executive executive MINUTES
Left to right: Paul O'Connell, John Laird, Colin Birch, Mark Rose, Brian Rix, Glenn Holland, John Carter, Karl David, Dean Anderson, Dean Thomas, Dermot Avon, Phil Pearson.
VICTORIA POLICE BRANCH
OF THE POLICE FEDERATION
OF AUSTRALIA
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
TUESDAY 2 AUGUST 2011 AT THE
POLICE ASSOCIATION BOARDROOM,
1 CLARENDON STREET, EAST
MELBOURNE, COMMENCING
AT 8.10 AM
Present:
BK Rix (President)
JC Laird (Senior Vice President)
PJ Pearson (Junior Vice President)
KM David, APM (Treasurer)
D Avon (Assistant Treasurer)
DB Anderson
JR Carter
GB Holland
M Rose
DJ Thomas
GJ Davies Chief Executive Officer
BI McKenzie Executive Officer
Apologies:
CW Birch
P O’Connell
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
"that the minutes of 5 july 2011
be confirmed."
2. ADOPTION OF ORDER
OF BUSINESS
"THAT THE ORDER OF BusinESS BE
AdoptED."
3. STRATEGIC
3.1 REVIEW OF STRATEGIC AND KEY
FOCUS AREAS
3.1.1 EB 2011 PLANNING
3.1.1.1 DELEGATES/ASSISTANT DELEGATES
MEETING − 26 July 2011
The Secretary stated that the
meeting went well on 26 August
and provided the delegates with a
chance to raise any issues they had
in relation to the current EB.
The meeting concluded at 8:56am.
minutes FOR THE EXECUTIVE
MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
2 AUGUST 2011 AT THE POLICE
ASSOCIATION BOARDROOM,
1 CLARENDON STREET, EAST
MELBOURNE, COMMENCING
AT 8.57 AM
Present:
BK Rix (President)
JC Laird (Senior Vice President)
PJ Pearson (Junior Vice President)
KM David, APM (Treasurer)
D Avon (Assistant Treasurer)
DB Anderson
JR Carter
GB Holland
M Rose
DJ Thomas
GJ Davies
BI McKenzie
Apologies:
CW Birch
P O’Connell
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
"THAT THE minutES OF 5 JULY 2011
BE confirmED."
2. ADOPTION OF ORDER OF
BUSINESS
"THAT THE ORDER OF BusinESS as
amended BE AdoptED."
3. STRATEGIC
3.1 POLICY MATTERS FOR
CONSIDERATION
3.1.1 ExECUTIVE
3.1.1.1 The POLICE ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL
REPORT for the FINANCIAL Year
ENDED 30 June 2011
Mr Mark Stretton and Mr Michael Le
Burge from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
addressed the Executive at 9:00am
on the results of the Audit for the
Financial Year ending 30 June 2011.
"THAT THE AuditED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF THE policE
AssociAtion FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2011, BE ACCEPTED AND,
furthER, THAT such Accounts BE
signED ON BEHALF OF THE EXEcutiVE
BY THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER."
The meeting adjourned at 9:09am and
resumed at 9:48am.
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4. OPERATIONAL
4.1 SECRETARY’S REPORT
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4.2 MEMBERSHIP OF THE POLICE
ASSOCIATION
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BE ACCEPTED FOR MEMBErship OF
THE policE AssociAtion."
4.3 APPLICATIONS TO RE-JOIN THE
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association Delegates DELEGATES
Police Association Delegates
workgroup rank delegate work location phone
Corporate Services 1 (Education Department) Sergeant Glenn Whyte Centre For Foundation Training 9566 9566
Corporate Services 2 (BMD, BITS, HRD, & CSPD)
Vacant
Crime Department 1 Sergeant Michael Gunn Tasking & Co-Ord Support 9865 2456
Crime Department 2 Sen Con Matthew Merrigan Fraud Extortion Squad 9611 8534
Eastern, (Bass Coast, South Gippsland) Sen Con Sydney Hadley CIU-Bass Coast 5672 2761
Eastern, (Baw Baw, Latrobe) Sen Con Graeme Carter CIU-Baw Baw 5622 7111
Eastern, (Boroondarra, Monash) Sen Con Mark Smith UNI-Oakleigh 9567 8900
Eastern, (East Gippsland) Sergeant Craig Peel UNI-Bairnsdale 5150 2600
Eastern, (Greater Shepparton) Sergeant Leslie Oroszvary Prosecutions-Shepparton 5820 5777
Eastern, (Knox, Maroondah) Sen Con Robyn Waite Socau-Knox 9881 7931
Eastern, (Mitchell, Benalla) Sergeant Darren Murphy UNI-Kilmore 5782 1211
Eastern, (Wangaratta, Wodonga, Moira) Sen Con Mark Deegan UNI-Wodonga 02 6049 2600
Eastern, (Wellington) Sen Con Keith Patterson UNI-Sale 5143 5000
Eastern, (Whitehorse, Manningham) Sen Con Elizabeth Sidiropoulos Multicultural Liaison Eastern Region 8841 3942
Eastern, (Yarra Ranges)
Vacant
Ethical Standards Department Sergeant Brad Curtin Conduct & Prof Standards Div 9247 6763
Forensic Services Sergeant Thomas Brady Fingerprints Management UNIt 9865 2900
Intelligence and Covert Support Sen Con Luke Woods Surveillance Services Division 9804 3599
Legal Services Sen Con Angela Coulson Prosecutions-Sunshine 9313 3334
North West Metro, (Banyule, Nillumbik) Sen Sgt Damian Oehme UNI-Greensborough 9435 1044
North West Metro, (Brimbank, Melton) Sen Con Jason Kisielis UNI-Keilor Downs 9365 3333
North West Metro, (Hume) Sen Con Haydn Beale CIU-Hume 9302 8211
North West Metro, (Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay & Wyndham) Sen Sgt Leigh Wisbey Reliever Div 2 Nw Metro Region 9392 3111
North West Metro, (Moonee Valley, Moreland) Sen Sgt Eriks Krauklis Reliever Div 4 Nw Metro Region 9376 2866
North West Metro, (Whittlesea, Darebin) Sergeant Jason Gaffee UNI-Epping 9409 8100
North West Metro, (Yarra)
Vacant
North West Metro, Melb .2, (Melb. West, VPC, Melb. TMU) Sen Con Steven Cox UNI-Melbourne North 8379 0800
North West Metro, Melb.1, (Melb East. Nth Melb/Carlton, St Kilda Rd UNI) Sergeant Maxwell Jackson UNI-Melbourne North 8379 0800
Operations Co-ordination Sergeant David Short Properties Management 9247 6224
Operations Response UNIt Sergeant Alex Stewart Operations Response UNIt 9247 5482
Police Bands Constable Brett Staley Bands 9489 2257
Southern Metro, (Casey, Cardinia) Sergeant Anthony Nestor UNI-Cranbourne 5991 0600
Southern Metro, (Frankston)
Vacant
Southern Metro, (Greater Dandenong) Sergeant Phillip Hulley UNI-Dandenong 9767 7444
Southern Metro, (Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira) Sergeant Alan Wroblewski Rto-Moorabbin 9556 6194
Southern Metro, (Mornington Peninsula) Sergeant David Stuart UNI-Hastings 5970 7800
Southern Metro, (Port Phillip) Sergeant Douglas Bowles UNI-South Melbourne 9690 3088
Southern Metro, (Stonnington) Sergeant John Pattison CIU-Stonnington 9520 5216
SSD - Emergency Response 1 (Air Wing, Dog Squad, Mounted Branch) Sen Con Paul Hunter Air Wing 9289 3500
SSD - Emergency Response 2 (SAR, Water Police) Sen Con Matthew Blythe Water Police 9399 7500
SSD - FRU/SOG Sergeant Stuart Oliver Special Operations Group 9247 5578
SSD - Police CommUNIcations Division Sergeant Adrian Hurring Police Operations Centre (D24) 9247 3222
SSD - Protective Services UNIt PSO Peter Marsden Protective Services UNIt 9247 3893
TTSD - Traffic Support Division Sen Con Trevor Collins Major Collision Brunswick 9380 7299
TTSD - Transit Safety Division Sergeant Mark Spackman UNI-TRANSIT 9247 3300
Western, (Ballarat, Moorabool) Sen Con Ivan Blomeley Ballarat Prosecutions 5336 6074
Western, (Campaspe) Sen Con Rodney Pell UNI-Echuca 5482 2255
Western, (Colac - Otway/Surf Coast) Sen Con Michael Palmer CIU-Colac 5231 2613
Western, (Greater Bendigo, Macedon Ranges,Central Goldfields) Sen Con Sean Dickson UNI-Bendigo 5448 1300
Western, (Greater Geelong) Sen Con Maurice Banks Highway Patrol-Geelong 5225 3150
Western, (Horsham, West Wimmera, Hindmarsh) Sen Con James Richardson UNI-Goroke 5386 1004
Western, (Mildura) Sen Con Michael Baldock UNI-Mildura 5018 5300
Western, (Northern Grampians) Sen Con Darren Brown UNI-Stawell 5358 8222
Western, (Southern Grampians, Glenelg) Sen Con David Tognon UNI-Heywood 5527 1614
Western, (Swan Hill, Gannawarra, Buloke) Sergeant David Mark UNI-Lake Boga 5037 2201
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