Member News

A Message from Andy Smith

Dear Members,   The beginning of 2018 has brought big changes to the WA Prison Officers Union following the resignation and departure of Secretary John Welch. It is with that news I would like to announce I will be stepping in as acting secretary, un ...

E2017-210 CPSU-SPSF WAPOU Branch Election - Contested and Uncontested Declaration

Below are the results of the election for the following offices, conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 and the rules of the organisation. WAPOU Branch Election - Contested and Uncontested Declarat ...

Corruption and Crime Commission investigation into the WA prison system

We have been made aware that a Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) investigation is currently underway into the Western Australian prison system. We understand that the investigation, jointly conducted by the CCC, Department of Justice and WA Police For ...

Circular No 29 - Response to Post Election Report

Further to Circular No 25 and the post election report published on the union 'Respect the Risk' website, WAPOU have now responded to the issues raised in the Report. A copy of the response is now available on the union website. Circular No 29 - 2017 - Re ...

Election Notice E2017 - 210

Circular No 26 - 2017: Election Notice E2017 - 210 Nomination Form E2017 - 210 ...

CPSU/SPSF WAPOU Branch Vacancy Election - Post-election Report

Circular No 25 2017 - Post Election Report E2017-130 E2017 - 130 CPSU-SPSF WAPOU Branch Vacancy Election - Post Election Report PDF E2017 - 130 Declaration of Results for Uncontested and Contested Offices - signed PDF   ...

Circular No 23 – Educational Scholarships 2017

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

2017 AGM Agenda

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

Wandoo Prison - They made it public

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

Circular 18/2017 - Election Notice and Nomination Form

Election Notice Nomination Form   ...

E2016/221 CPSU-SPSF WAPOU Branch Election

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

OICS Report highlights the extent of overcrowding in WA prison system

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

Federal Council Election Results

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

WAPOU General Purpose Financial Report 2015/16

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

The People’s Inquiry into Privatisation

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