Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment

Bulletin 17 – ballot open – have your say – issued 5 June 2026

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The ballot for the proposed Northern Territory Public Sector Fire and Rescue Service 2025 – 2029 Enterprise Agreement has now opened.

Your vote needs to be received prior to the ballot closing at 10am on 22 June 2026.

All employees who will be covered by the Northern Territory Public Sector Fire and Rescue Service 2025 – 2029 Enterprise Agreement are eligible to vote. You do not need to be a union member to participate in the ballot.

How to vote

Today, Friday 5 June 2026, you will receive an email link from Vero Engagement and Voting Solutions Pty Ltd (Vero), providing you with your unique login credentials and details about how to cast your confidential vote.

If you do not receive this email or require assistance with how to vote, contact Vero at support@verovoting.com.au or call 1300 702 898.

Why vote yes

I encourage you to give favourable consideration as this revised offer maintains your existing package of competitive leave and other entitlements, and a range of improvements such as:

Back pay - salaries and allowances back paid to 20 March 2026, Alice Springs allowance, Track Station on call, programmed days off, workers compensation, increase to GFA, refer to explanatory notes for more information

We know employees will want to understand how the salary increases translate to their own pay. To see how your salary could grow over the next 4 years, visit Schedule 3 Salaries and Allowances on page 112 of the proposed enterprise agreement PDF (1.3 MB).

Watch the revised offer.

Make your vote count

Every vote is important and can make a difference. I encourage you to take part in this ballot by casting your vote.

The way you vote is your choice and will be confidential.

Vero Engagement and Voting Solutions

Vero is an independent third-party provider, delivering impartial voting services Australia wide.

The Vero ballot process ensures all employee personal details, and their vote remain confidential with end-to-end encryption and anonymity to ensure integrity of the ballot process.

I will advise employees of the ballot result via a bulletin and a notice on the OCPE Website.

More information

Links to the proposed agreement, explanatory notes and relevant documents referenced in the proposed agreement are available in Bulletin 16. There should also be hard copies of the proposed agreement and explanatory notes available in your workplace.

For further information on the proposed new agreement (or materials referenced in the agreement), the explanatory notes or the ballot process, email OCPE at enquiries.ocpe@nt.gov.au.

All bulletins and information sheets on the progress of bargaining and proposals for the new Agreement can be accessed on the OCPE website.

Nicole Hurwood
Commissioner for Public Employment