Queensland Police Union Of Employees

14/10/2026

Following today’s article in The Cairns Post, the QPU needs to clarify an important point to avoid any unnecessary confusion or concern among our members.

The issue the QPU is pursuing relates to police who TRAVEL to remote and high cost communities for work and are being denied the appropriate travel allowance entitlement.

This is not a dispute about the existing allowances paid to police who are permanently stationed in these communities.

Our concern is that police travelling to some of Queensland’s most isolated and expensive communities to backfill while colleagues are on leave are being denied allowances simply because those locations aren’t specifically named in the relevant agreement.

Senior QPS Management and accountants in Brisbane believe the cost of buying groceries or meals somehow changes depending on whether a town appears on their list!

The QPU position is simple. If police are required to travel to these communities to perform their duties, they should receive the appropriate travel allowance as every other Government employee does.

Police should not be left out of pocket because of an overly restrictive interpretation of an entitlement.

QPU President Shane Prior will be raising this issue with senior QPS managers in Cairns today, along with other important concerns affecting our members across the Far North.

10/10/2026

Wearing QLD rep gear is a significant sporting milestone for any athlete and today we watched on as a number QPS members marched into the Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games to experience that feeling.

The opening ceremony at Carrara signified the start of a week of competition with frontline workers challenging each other in 70 different sports.

The QPU is a proud supporter of the Games and the QLD team because sport is an important connection between each other and the community. The APESG promotes wellbeing and particularly mental health for first responders.

If you have some time over the next week drop into one of the venues to cheer on the QPS team or join the recovery and celebration sessions at the Games hub at Carrara stadium.

09/10/2026

A rare opportunity for QPU members today to link up with the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run through the Sunshine Coast.

The Flame of Hope was escorted to a ceremony at Australia Zoo.

QPU North Coast Representative Jake Lacy joined Special Olympics athletes and Beerwah General Duties police, proudly carrying the torch in the relay.

The Flame of Hope represents courage, unity and inclusion. It’s a simple belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate, connect and belong.

The Torch Run celebrates the strong partnership between Queensland Police and Special Olympics athletes. Together, they are building meaningful community connections, promoting acceptance and showing the power of inclusion through shared experiences.

This evening the torch relay will reach Brisbane before police and athletes from Queensland pass the torch to New South Wales at Coolangatta on Saturday.

08/10/2026

The QPU is strongly advocating for compressed-hour roster arrangements that protect the health, wellbeing, recovery and long-term sustainability of our police.

This is a statewide issue that directly affects police officers and their families. It is about ensuring our members have sustainable working arrangements that support their health and work-life balance.

QPU will provide members with further information tomorrow.

02/10/2026

Senior Constable John Kenworthy was piped out this afternoon, marking the end of a distinguished policing career and the beginning of a well-earned retirement.

As he walked out for the final time, it was clear the respect he had earned throughout his policing career. Today's ceremony was a fitting tribute to his dedication serving the community, with many friends, family and colleagues gathering to acknowledge John's contribution.

Among his achievements, John was awarded the Queensland Police Blue Heart Medal, recognising the challenges and sacrifices made in the line of duty.

QPU North Coast Regional Representative Jake Lacy presented Snr Con Kenworthy with a QPU plaque and congratulated him on behalf of Queensland's serving and retired police officers.

Congratulations and enjoy retirement.

02/10/2026

Yesterday, we proudly watched 35 new officers graduate from the Queensland Police Academy and take the first steps in what promises to be rewarding careers serving the Queensland community.

A special congratulations to Constable Claudia Stiller, who was awarded the prestigious QPU-sponsored Dux Award. QPU Legal Manager Col Muller had the honour of presenting the award in recognition of her outstanding achievements throughout her academy training.

Congratulations to all graduates, and we wish them every success as they begin their policing careers.

01/10/2026

Surrounded by those he has worked alongside for 41 years and mentored along the way, Snr Sgt Bradyn Murphy was piped out of the Gold Coast Highway Patrol office today and it was clear the respect held for him extends far beyond his rank or his years of service.

Apart from decades of QPS awards and honours, Bradyn is also the recipient of the QPS Valour Award and the Australian Police Medal.

Beyond his operational duties, Bradyn has also made a lasting contribution to the policing family. For the past 16 years, he has been a national co-ordinator for the annual Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance, helping honour the memory of officers who have lost their lives and supporting the traditions and mateship of policing.

QPU South East Regional Rep Andy Williams presented Snr Sgt Murphy with a QPU Plaque and offered congratulations on behalf of all serving and retired police on an exceptional career along with a healthy and well-earned retirement.

30/09/2026

The gloomy weather mirrored the emotions of those gathered in Brisbane’s C*D yesterday for National Police Remembrance Day.

George Street was lined with community members, friends and families who gathered to watch the National Police Remembrance Day march and show their support for our policing family.

In Queensland, we honoured the memory of 151 police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Policing is often a thankless profession, one that is inherently unpredictable and at times dangerous. Every day, officers put themselves in harm's way to protect their communities, never knowing what challenges may lie ahead.

As a police union, we remain committed to supporting our members and their families, while ensuring the service and sacrifice of those we have lost are never forgotten.

28/09/2026

Today is a time to pause and remember.

To again speak the names of those Queensland Police who dedicated their lives to service and made the ultimate sacrifice. To reflect not only on their loss, but on the lives they lived and the impact they left behind.

Behind every name on the QPS Honour Roll is a story. A life woven into the hearts of family and friends. Colleagues who still feel the space they once filled. Communities forever shaped by their service. Their absence is remembered and their legacy endures.

As we honour those who gave their lives, we stand beside the loved ones who continue to carry that loss. Long after the final wreath is laid and the last notes of the police requiescat fade into silence, remembrance remains.

And in the officers who continue to wear the badge each day, we see that legacy carried forward. A thread connecting past and present. Sacrifice and service.

Their names may be etched in stone, but their stories live on in the hearts of those who knew them, loved them, and will never forget them.

With honour, they served.

24/09/2026

The Queensland Police Union sends its deepest condolences and solidarity to our colleagues in the New South Wales Police Force and the Police Association of New South Wales following the tragic loss of a female Constable in a car accident overnight.

Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all NSW officers during this incredibly difficult time.

We also hold the officer who was injured in the same crash in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for a swift and full physical and emotional recovery as they fight through this critical time.

Incidents like this are a painful reminder of the dangers faced in the line of duty, and they often bring back heavy memories of service for both our serving members and our veterans.

Please take care of yourselves and keep a close eye on your mates—check in, reach out, and look after one another.

For anyone who may be struggling or needing someone to talk to, Cop Care and other support services are available. You don't have to carry it alone. 💙

Police across NSW are shocked by the sudden death of one of our members in a motor vehicle crash overnight. We are also concerned for another member who was injured in the same crash and is in hospital.

Police Association of NSW (PANSW) field organisers have been at the scene, the police station and the hospital since shortly after the crash. They are supporting members and families and helping coordinate welfare services.