Bulletin 13 – Ballot outcome - issued 27 March 2026

I wish to advise the proposed Correctional Officer (NTPS) 2025-2029 Enterprise Agreement was not approved by the majority of the employees who voted in the ballot process.

The results of the ballot conducted by Vero Voting are as follows:

Next Steps

I acknowledge the outcome of the vote, however, I maintain that the improvements to the terms and conditions of employment, including the compounding pay increase of 12.55% over the term of the Agreement, are a genuine effort to address key issues during the bargaining process, while ensuring a fair and sustainable outcome. This offer balances operational requirements and employee interests in accordance with the NTPS 2025-2028 Wages Policy (Wages Policy).

I will now consider the next steps and remind employees that bargaining is subject to the Wages Policy and constraints of the current budget parameters.

Nicole Hurwood
Commissioner for Public Employment
27 March 2026