Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment

Bulletin 21 - Reminder to vote - issued 25 June 2026

Reminder to have your say

The ballot for the proposed Correctional Officer (NTPS) 2025-2029 Enterprise Agreement closes at 10am on Monday 29 June 2026.

If you haven’t already voted, then I encourage you to take part in the ballot by casting your vote prior to the ballot closing date.

All employees covered by the current Agreement are entitled to vote.

You should have received an email link to cast your confidential vote.  If you have not received this, please contact Vero Voting at support@verovoting.com.au or call 1300 702 898.

Make your vote count

If the majority of employees who vote, vote yes and the agreement is approved by the Fair Work Commission, the significant improvements to terms and conditions of employment for employees will be implemented.

You can read the details of the full offer in bulletin 18 or watch key highlights on Youtube.

Key improvements include:

  • guaranteed pay and conditions, including a compounding salary increase of 13.65% over the life of the Agreement
  • a new wellness and fitness capability allowance providing up to $1000 reimbursement to all employees (and a further $1000 for Dog Squad and IAT)
  • a series of new leave entitlements including, but not limited to, organ donor leave and improved time off in lieu provisions
  • the employer commits to the assessment of work camp facilities, workplace reviews to enhance employee wellbeing and including the core training requirements into the Agreement.

More information

Links to the proposed agreement and explanatory notes are available in bulletin 19. There should also be hard copies of the proposed agreement and explanatory notes available in your workplace.

For further information on the proposed agreement, the explanatory notes or the ballot process, please contact the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment by emailing enquiries.ocpe@nt.gov.au or phoning 8999 4282.

All bulletins and information on the progress of bargaining and proposals for the new agreement can be accessed on the Correctional Officer (NTPS) Enterprise Agreement.

Nicole Hurwood
Commissioner for Public Employment
25 June 2026