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President’s Message

Field Officer’s Report

Industrial Legal Report – An Administrative Appeals Tribunal for the NT

Who’s got your back?

Consent Agreement signed

NTPA – we’re moving

Senior Vice Presidents – the old and the new

Mental health in the workplace

The death of policing as we know it?

Letters to the President

Goodbye from Cally Faithful

Farewells

30th Anniversary of Squad 5/84

Police history – a lifetime of service

Golf championships

Who am I? Your chance to win

PFA – compensation for overseas deployment

PFA – Good Practice Code

NTPA recognises good service

Resignations and Retirements

Contents June 2014

The NT Police Association is proudly supported by:

Our new home at The Avenue16 30 years on:

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Farewell Senior Vice President Tim Lloyd20

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ROB PERRYIndustrial Legal Officer

PAUL McCUEField Officer

It is envisaged this state of the art complex will allow our Association to expand member services over coming years and provide us a home for at least the next 15 to 20 years. The developers, Osborne Family Holdings, are a well respected local family firm and, like us, are moving into this complex for the long term.

As older members will know, Foelsche Street has served us well since it was first purchased in 1990 for $210,000 – at the time that too was a significant investment. We are continuing to work on development options for Foelsche Street. This joint strategy will provide our members with long term financial security. We will advise members when we have finalised the move to our new home.

As part of the move to new premises we are currently working with a well respected South Australian Legal firm, Tindal Gask Bentley (TGB), in an effort to ensure you can more readily access legal advice in areas from workers compensation to family law, Wills and estate planning. TGB has a long term relationship with the Police Association of South Australia and more recently has commenced providing services to members of the West Australian Police Union.

We have finalised improved arrangements with our major sponsors including Police Health, Australian Financial Advisers (AFA) and Fleet Network. All of these sponsors provide financial support to our Association and, more importantly, are available to assist you in their area of expertise.

This edition of the magazine also highlights a new relationship with Corporate Traveller. Again it is hoped members will be able to access travel services at a reduced rate.

So, it has been a busy few months for our staff and Executive as we fine tune all of these changes and improvements.

MARTIN DOLEEXECUTIVE MEMBER

Crime & Specialist Services

BRETT COTTIEREXECUTIVE MEMBER Coronial Investigations

MARK CLEMMENSEXECUTIVE MEMBER

Territory Response Group

DAVE CUBISEXECUTIVE MEMBER

Water Police

LEE MORGANEXECUTIVE MEMBER

Crime Division

president's MessageOf course, members will be aware that

this work has been undertaken against the back drop of the 2014 Consent Agreement negotiations. The offer of the Commissioner for Public Employment was endorsed by you in the ballot process. As your Executive highlighted, this was a modest deal achieved in difficult circumstances, however, you have shown a mature and responsible approach by accepting this wage offer.

Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of the negotiations has been the positive feedback from many members in relation to our communication about the wage offer from preparation, through the negotiation period, and explaining the offer in late April and early May. It was evident members felt much better informed than any previous offer and remote members appreciated our visits.

I was fortunate to visit the vast majority of remote stations and all regional stations over the last six months as part of the information process and gained more insight into the challenges operational members face across the Territory, particularly in the area of staffing and the ever increasing administrative burden for remote stations.

The new “prosecution” process is also clearly increasing the administrative impact on all operational members and I suspect the Attorney, John Elferink, would be dumbfounded that his attempts to streamline the court system would be having such a negative impact on operational police.

Resources will continue to shrink following the release of the Territory and Federal Budgets in May. Sadly Mr Giles and other senior Ministers in CLP government have walked away from their undertakings that the promised increases in police numbers would be over and above any increases funded by the federal government to provide the NT Police with a response capacity in local immigration detention centres.

The claim by Mr Giles that the MPG will supplement operational areas in major or regional centres will be seen by you for what it is – political nonsense of the highest order. No matter how the government tries to spin this decision it is a broken promise. It is a strange way to reward a professional work force delivering results that the government trumpets regularly on the political stage and a professional workforce that has displayed admirable wage restraint.

The ALP is obviously highlighting this broken election promise, however, the ALP paid scant regard to police numbers during the 2012 election campaign.

This failure by government coupled with the seeming ongoing determination of the government and Commissioner McRoberts to civilianise a number of areas in the Police Force without consultation or any consideration of the medium or long term impact of these decisions on our professional officers is one of the greatest challenges we face. One only has to look at some of the disasters overseas and locally to know that many duties should simply be carried out by police – professional and accountable service comes at a cost.

The failure to meet their election promise also raises the spectre of the devastating impact that recruitment freezes and restrictions have on the long term health of our Police Force. We all know we are still dealing with the policy failure of the last recruitment freeze.

The other evident failure by the Commissioner and government in relation to our members is the refusal to refund legal costs incurred where a member is found not guilty of charges which have arisen in the execution of their duty. I suspect no politician would be expected to foot these types of legal bills and we are completely mystified by the select approach of the Commissioner, which is fully supported by the Chief Minister.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing Senior Vice President, Tim Lloyd for his committed service to members over many years. While Tim will no longer be on your Executive I am sure he will continue to provide support and comfort to members in need.

I look forward to working with our new Senior Vice President, Col Goodsell who is an experienced member of our Executive and another dedicated servant of our members. Col will bring a different style to the role, however, I know his focus will continue to be on looking after the interests of all members and our Association.

Vince Kelly, President

EXECUTIVE SUB COMMITTEE & PANELS 2013/2014

ACPO REGIONChairperson Michelle Gargan Vice Chairperson Michael James Secretary Vacant Ordinary Member 1 Leanna Graetz Ordinary Mem. 2 Lisa Burkenhagen

ALICE SPRINGSChairperson Tim Easthope Vice Chairperson Gavin Hopwood Secretary Brodie Anderson Ordinary Member 1 Lewis Chown Ordinary Member 2 Mick Swain

AUXILIARY REGIONChairperson Katherine Griffin Vice Chairperson Emma-Lee Harper Secretary Arthur Gane Ordinary Member 1 Helen Douglas Ordinary Member 2 Jeanette Gurrie

BARKLY REGIONChairperson Denise Goddard Vice Chairperson Damien Barbe Secretary Paul Parkanyi Ordinary Member 1 Brendan O’Hara Ordinary Member 2 Carl Marcic

BERRIMAHChairperson Craig Hamilton Vice Chairperson Michael Budge Secretary Vacant Ordinary Member 1 Tony Henrys Ordinary Member 2 Lee Morgan

CASUARINAChairperson David Brauns Vice Chairperson Shaun Furniss Secretary Andreas Andreou Ordinary Member 1 Leighton Arnott Ordinary Member 2 Leif Hovland

CENTRAL REGIONChairperson Nick Byrne Vice Chairperson Tim Hatton Secretary Jason Dingle Ordinary Member 1 David Risdale Ordinary Member 2 Jamie Cobern

CONTRACT OFFICERS REGIONChairperson David Proctor Vice Chairperson Jeanette Kerr Secretary Vacant Ordinary Member 1 Lance Godwin Ordinary Member 2 Vacant

DARWINChairperson Patrick Carson Vice Chairperson Paul Milne Secretary Michael Valladares Ordinary Member 1 Jason Mather Ordinary Member 2 Vacant

GOVEChairperson Matt Ridolfi Vice Chairperson Troy Harris Secretary Chris Thurgood Ordinary Member 1 Matt McDonald Ordinary Member 2 Ben Parfitt

GROOTE EYLANDT REGIONChairperson Richard Magree Vice Chairperson Ben Liebelt Secretary Steve Langdon Ordinary Member 1 Vacant Ordinary Member 2 Vacant

JABIRU REGIONChairperson Kim Chambers Vice Chairperson Josh Groves Secretary Vacant Ordinary Member 1 Linda Sayers Ordinary Member 2 Ben Schultz

PALMERSTON REGIONChairperson Sarah Kings Vice Chairperson Rob James Secretary Vacant Ordinary Member 1 Vacant Ordinary Member 2 Vacant

SPECIAL OPERATIONS & SUPPORT REGION Chairperson Vacant Vice Chairperson Vacant Secretary Richard O’Brien Ordinary Member 1 Nathan Vale Ordinary Member 2 Vacant

SUPERINTENDENT’S REGIONChairperson Sean Parnell Vice Chairperson Kris Evans Secretary Brent Warren Ordinary Member 1 Jody Nobbs Ordinary Member 2 Vacant

FINANCE COMMITTEETreasurer Crispin Gargan (Chair), Vince Kelly, Chris Wilson, Col Goodsell, Alex Brennan

INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEEVince Kelly, Chris Wilson, Owen Blackwell, Alex Brennan, Rob Perry, Paul McCue, Col Goodsell

WELFARE COMMITTEEVince Kelly, Crispin Gargan, Terry Simpson

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEECol Goodsell (Chair), Chris Wilson, Kylie Proctor, Crispin Gargan, Rob Perry

INABILITY/DISCIPLINARY APPEALS BOARDLouise Jorgensen, Tony Henrys, Clint Sims

LEGAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTEEChris Wilson (Chair), Brett Cottier, Martin Dole, Kylie Proctor, Owen Blackwell

SELECTIONS/TRANSFER PANEL OBSERVERS COMMITTEERotation all Executive Members

NTPA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRAINING, CAREER ADVANCEMENT, UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENTVince Kelly, Col Goodsell

PROMOTIONS APPEALS BOARDLouise Jorgensen, Tony Henrys, Clint Sims

This edition of the magazine highlights a significant milestone in the life of our Association. As members have been advised through general newsletters and a specific fact sheet your executive has finalised the purchase of new office premises at The Avenue Complex in Salonika Street, Parap.

president's Message

REGIONAL DELEGATES EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

VINCE KELLYPRESIDENT NTPA Office

DAVE GREGORYEXECUTIVE MEMBER

Palmerston Station

COL GOODSELLSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Special Operations Division

CHRIS WILSONVICE PRESIDENT

Alice Springs Station

NTPA STAFF MEMBERS

TESSA PRINGLEOffice Manager

CRISPIN GARGANTREASURER

Casuarina Station

ALEX BRENNANEXECUTIVE MEMBER

Nhulunbuy Station

KYLIE PROCTOREXECUTIVE MEMBER

Territory Communications Section

OWEN BLACKWELLEXECUTIVE MEMBER Tennant Creek Station

TERRY SIMPSONEXECUTIVE MEMBER

Alice Springs Field Intelligence Section

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UNSHACKLE THE BUSHIE!

your workplace every day, remember we are represented on a voluntary basis by dedicated delegates all over the NT. Log into the members area of our website at www.ntpa.com.au, click on the Regions tab and under Regional Resources you will find a list of your local delegates.

WelfareRecent attendance at the 2014 Mental Health Conference with Executive member Col Goodsell continued to highlight the obvious gap that exists with the early intervention of mental health issues of our members.

While the debate continues over the use of sworn welfare officers, what was clearly evident from the many professional speakers at the conference, was the monumental shift within many organisations toward early intervention of employees rather than having too many

‘ambulances at the bottom of the cliff’ once it can be too late.

With keynote speakers from Beyond Blue, Black Dog Institute, PANDA, The Reach Foundation and the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association (among others) all highlighting the significance played in early intervention,

‘front end’ intervention such as strategy, culture and leadership, together with well-trained peer support programs clearly demonstrated a reduction in the reliance on ‘back end’ mechanisms such as employee support services. A sobering statistic was the cost of failing to provide early intervention / treatment for employees with mental health conditions in Australia last year - $6.5 billion dollars.

Interestingly, the Victorian Police Force now has approximately 500 fully trained peer support officers throughout their organisation, equating to one for every 30 police members. In NT terms, that equates to approximately 45 fully trained peer support officers. How do we compare? Is there any peer support program in place at all? How many members are trained in peer support in the NT?

Conspicuous by their absence, the NTPFES went unrepresented at the conference, which was disappointing to say the least. I hope this is not a reflection of the significance it places on members’ mental health in the workplace.

Wrap upFinally, I wish to thank all members who have taken a vested interest in the 2014 Consent Agreement negotiations. As

part of the negotiating committee, I have enjoyed the feedback, positive or negative, provided by you and this has assisted in shaping the Consent Agreement we voted on recently.

With visits to almost every police station in the NT, our aim to bring you along on the journey has enabled us to discuss not only the Consent Agreement, but other matters such as those at the beginning of my article.

Keep up the good work and please don’t hesitate to call me on 0418330688 if you require assistance.

Paul McCue

To be honest, it was no real surprise to hear some of their complaints, having noticed a distinct swing in recent times about how remote policing is being managed. The term ‘micro managed’ was used regularly and it is clearly evident that some remote stations are now micro managed beyond comprehension. But who is micro managing?

Prior to commencing the CA visits, I visited two remote stations, each managed by long term experienced bush cops. Both stations were in different commands, and subsequently managed by different people. What was consistent, however, was the reporting, auditing and statistical burden they reported. Important to remember here is not for one minute would you expect policing to be the same as it was 10 or 15 years ago, but what is fundamentally the same out bush, is the ability to proactively patrol your patch, engage in the community and be aware what is going on.

It appears the department’s tunnel vision toward statistical reporting, daily auditing and administrative overload has reduced the capacity for many remote members to police their community. One of the benefits of being stationed remotely is the ability to be proactive, providing a visual presence and ‘having a feel’ for what is going on. Doing these simple, tried and true duties, members are able to manage problems earlier and build community trust more successfully. While the department continues to frustrate

our remote police with administrative overload, they are reducing the impact of successful community policing. Unshackle the Bushie!

AROUND THE GROUNDS2014 Consent Agreement Negotiations

HousingNo significant issues surrounding housing for members since our last edition. Just a reminder to ensure all requests for housing maintenance or issues are emailed to PFES Housing in the first instance. Any dealings you have with real estate agents should also be advised to Housing by way of email to ensure there is no miscommunication when it comes to rectifying any issues.

Further to, as you will be aware, the two separate entitlements for members (departmental housing or housing allowance) were not included within discussions for the 2014 Consent Agreement. There have been a significant amount of rumours on the grapevine about changes to these entitlements but at this time they are simply rumours and if the NTPA is notified of any proposed discussions around this topic, you will be notified accordingly.

NTPA DelegatesDo you know who your local delegate or Executive members are? As much as your full time NTPA staff would like to be in

Field officer's report

Paul McCue, Field Officer

As pen goes to paper, I am currently in the midst of the 2014 Consent Agreement (CA) information sessions. One of the benefits of our communication strategy for the CA is the opportunity to once again visit those members who are stationed remotely within the NT, and this benefit extends twofold. Not only did it provide the opportunity to discuss the CA face to face, but it has provided those members outside of major centres the opportunity to discuss other issues affecting them.

Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else have your way. Sir David Frost

Paul briefs members at Kulgera and Finke members on the Consent Agreement offer.

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Paul McCue meets with members at Nguiu, Gove and Pine Creek

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Why have a Northern Territory Administrative Appeals TribunalThe idea of creating an Administrative Appeals Tribunal in the Northern Territory is not new. The Northern Territory Law Reform Committee called for the establishment of a system for administrative review as early as 1991 and again in 2004.

In both of those reports, it was agreed that “reviewable decisions should include decisions of an administrative character which: (i) alters rights and imposes liabilities; (ii) has a practical effect although not altering rights and

imposing liabilities; (iii) is a failure or refusal for whatever reason to take a

decision or perform an acti.Administrative Appeals Tribunals established under the

Commonwealth, State and ACT governments provide an avenue for review of government administrative decisions over nearly all government departments that affect the rights of individuals, corporate bodies and community groups. Application to these Tribunals is generally broad, the applicant only needing to demonstrate they have an “interest” in the decision they seek to have reviewedii.

In the state tribunals, the scope of their powers extend to judicial decision making in dispute areas such as tenancy agreements (private and commercial) and consumer complaints under various consumer protection laws. I note the Attorney-General for the Northern Territory has stated the NTCAT will also have power to adjudicate over tenancy disputes and presumably take over the consumer law function as well. In all likelihood, the NTCAT will be modelled on the Victorian (VCAT) model.

State tribunals vary from the Commonwealth model in that the states allow there tribunals a level of judicial decision-making powers, whereas the Commonwealth cannot extend such powers to non-judicial tribunals because of the separation of powers requirements under the Commonwealth Constitution. The Self-Government Act

(NT) excludes the Northern Territory from the restrictions placed on the Commonwealth that would otherwise applyiii.

In any event, the introduction of the proposed NTCAT will be good for the general public in dealing with Government bureaucratic decision makers when the decision is not agreeable to the individual, corporation or group affected by the decision. It will also save the government a not inconsiderable expense on the administration and operation of the current myriad of smaller tribunals that currently operate in the Northern Territory.

There has been some concern reported in the media that the absorbing of the Licensing Commission into the NTCAT as a review body is a backward step and will give greater influence on Government departmental decision-making to powerful lobby groups – such as the AHA. This does not appear to be the case in other jurisdictions. The fact is that departmental decision-making in matters such as liquor and other licensing (such as gaming licences) needs to be completely transparent and that any granting of a licence has been determined on its merits. It has to be remembered that ALL such determinations by a government department are reviewable on application by an interested party in the NTCAT – which is independent of government.

Experiences in the federal arena with the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal and established similar tribunals in the States and the ACT demonstrate that the introduction of the NTCAT is a step forward in the protection of individual rights against government bureaucratic decision-making processes.

The views expressed in this article of those of the author and should not be seen to be an endorsement by the NTPA.

Industrial/legal

Rob Perry, Industrial Legal Officer

On Tuesday morning, 13 May 2014, the Northern Territory Government handed down its second budget. Included in the budget was the provision for “$3.36 million to establish and operate the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT). The tribunal is being established to provide a single, easy to find, easy to use, non-judicial body, for fair and independent resolution of disputes relating to administrative decisions.

On more than one occasion in recent times, our Association has come to the assistance of a financial member of the Association, by providing funding of the member’s defence of criminal charges arising out of the member’s actions in carrying out their official duties as a member of the police force.

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i Northern Territory Law Reform Committee, Report on the Review of Administrative Decisions and an Administrative Tribunal, Report No.29, September 2004.ii Re Control Investments Pty Ltd and Australian Broadcasting Tribunal (No 1) (1980) 3 ALD 74 Administrative Appeals Tribunal per Davies Jiii For an in-depth understanding on the separation of powers doctrine, I recommend reading the paper delivered by former High Court Justice the Hon

Justice McHugh AC to the Australian Bar Association Conference, Paris, 10 July 2002 – “Tension Between the Executive and the Judiciary”, www.hcourt.gov.au/assets/publicatons/speeches/former-justices/mchughj/mcjughj_paris.htm

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In two cases in particular, the member was found not guilty of the charges (in the most recent case before a jury in the Northern Territory Supreme Court). In both of those cases, our Association outlaid significant sums of money in funding those members’ defences after Commissioner McRoberts (or then Acting Commissioner Maines in his absence), declined to provide up-front assistance sought pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding for Assistance with Police Members’ Legal Defence Costs (the MoU).

Our Association sought to recover the legal costs incurred by us on behalf of the members. In both cases, the Commissioner refused those requests.

In rejecting our most recent request where the member was acquitted of the charge against him by a unanimous verdict of a jury of his peers, Commissioner McRoberts used Clause 11 of the General Order on Legal Assistance and Clause 6 of the Northern Territory Police Legal Assistance Policy as his out. He wrote, “...in the exercise of my discretion I determine legal assistance should not be provided.”

Clause 11 of the MoU at sub-clause 2(d) states:

“(These conditions may include limitations on) repayment by the member of any amounts paid to or on behalf of the member, in the event of an unsuccessful defence of criminal charges or if the Commissioner is not satisfied that the member: (i) has made full and accurate disclosure of

all relevant facts and circumstances as are within the member’s knowledge;

(ii) acted in good faith; (iii) acted in the course of duty as a member

of the Police Force;…Our Association paid careful attention

to the criminal charge and behaviour alleged against that member and was satisfied he should receive the protection of our Association in meeting his not inconsiderable legal costs. The Association is satisfied he met the requirements under the NTPA Legal Assistance Scheme in that

“the matter arose out of any act or omission lawfully and/or in good faith done or made by the applicant in the course of, or in the discharge of, his/her duties”.

So you think the Commissioner has your back?

The jury of that member’s peers agreed. The Commissioner, on his own personal, subject view, did not.

We have also written to the Chief Minister/Minister for Police, the Hon Adam Giles on this issue on two occasions, highlighting our frustration at the attitude adopted by the Commissioner and his rendering the MoU virtually worthless. In our most recent correspondence of 31 March 2014, we requested two things of the Minister:• his commitment to undertake a re-

write of the MoU to give certainty to our members that should they be charged with a criminal offence over matters relating to their duties and are successful in defending themselves against such charges, that they automatically be reimbursed their legal costs; and

• that he intervene and instruct the Commissioner to reimburse your Association of its costs in assisting the member most recently before the Supreme Court on a criminal charge.

Replying to the Association’s correspondence Mr Giles wrote that, in his view, it is “appropriate for the Commissioner of Police to have the discretion whether to provide members with logal assistance, taking into account a range of factors as set out in the MoU, the General Order Legal Assistance (the General Order) and the Legal Assistance Policy (the Policy).

“I am therefore not supportive of the proposal that the Commissioner of Police agrees to reimburse the legal costs of all members who are found ‘not guilty’ in proceedings which relate to their employment.”

He also wrote that “the finding of not guilty does not automatically lead to a conclusion that (the member) was discharging his official duties in good faith at the relevant time.

“In all the circumstances, the Commissioner of Police has determined that (the member) has not acted in good faith, and exercised his discretion not to reimburse his legal costs. I am not prepared to authorise the NT of Australia to reimburse his legal costs in these circumstances”.

The statement of the Chief Minister/Minister of Police (and by inference the opinion of the Commissioner to the same effect) that the member was acting otherwise than in good faith cannot, in the opinion of our Association, on the finding of the jury, be seen to be one of objective reasoning and is clearly founded on personal ideologies of the Commissioner.

It is evident to our Association that the MoU now has little, if any, force and members will be exposed to large legal costs in a variety of matters that would on any objective consideration fall within the intention of the MoU – particularly where the member has been exonerated.

There are two organisations that have “legal assistance schemes” for members of the Police Force. Only one organisation appears to care for each member’s individual circumstances – your Association. Who’s got your back?

Consent Agreement

Consent Agreement 2014As you are aware, the ballot for the 2014 Consent Agreement was finalised last month and the offer of the Commissioner for Public Employment was accepted.

You told us that you wanted more information about Consent Agreement negotiations. You wanted to see the offer put by government. To make sure this happened we held workshops and information sessions around the Territory. Between 22 April 2014 and 16 May 2014, Information Sessions were held by your Executive at the following stations:

• Kulgera• Aileron• Alice Springs (3)• Palmerston (2)• Peter McAulay Centre (2)• Wadeye• Kalkaringi• Tennant Creek (2)• Casuarina (2)• Darwin (2) • Elliot• Adelaide River• Papunya • Pine Creek• Kintore• Yulara• Katherine (2)• Timber Creek• Nightcliff• Avon Downs• Nhulunbuy• Wurrumiyanga• TRG• Minjilang• Warruwi• Maningrida • Galiwinku • Gapuwiyak • Groote Eylandt• Numbulwar• Humpty Doo• Ngukurr• Minyerri• Borroloola• Jabiru • Bulman• Superintendents Region

(Teleconference)• ACPO and Auxiliary Region

(Teleconference)

About 300 of you took the opportunity to attended these sessions and ask questions about the CA and how it will affect you in the future.

The President and Executive extend our thanks to all members who participated in information sessions, provided constructed feedback, and voted.

Administrative arrangements will now be finalised to ensure that increased wages and other benefits are paid from the first pay period in July 2014.

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MOVE TO NEW OFFICES

It is coincidental that we ended up in a street bearing the name of the founder of the Northern Territory Police, Paul Foelsche.

In 2004 we replaced the old house with a transportable building, as an interim solution, to provide more office space and a dedicated board and meeting room. In 2012 the board room was named the Jim Mannion Board Room after one of the Association’s early stalwarts.

In 1990 we had 728 members. By 2004 there were 1135 sworn members in the Police Force – which has grown to more than 1450 in 2014. Our services have grown with the Police Force, however we want to do more for our members.

That is just not possible in our current offices. We looked at rebuilding on our current site and engaged a leading real estate agency, accountant and property consultant to advise us on options.

Our consultants pointed out that Foelsche Street is premium land and, construction is obviously expensive and a stand-alone building would be under-capitalisation of the land.

They pointed out that we were sitting on prime real estate and we could improve our financial position by finding a developer interested in building on the site and returning part of the building as commercial office space.

About a year ago, our consultants helped us draw up an Expressions of Interest document, whereby developers would provide us with a bank guarantee equivalent to the value of the land (about $2 million) and return part of any development to the Association.

Our first thoughts were to find temporary accommodation and move back into Foelsche Street once the new building was finished. For example, it could be a hotel or residential block, with offices on the ground floor.

However, we weren’t sure whether the mixed tenancy would be suitable for a Police Association office and we also realised we could generate a better income stream by keeping the offices as an investment property and moving outside the city

New offices

The move will:• provide better office space to cater for growth over the next 20 years • allow us to develop our current site, which is prime real estate • return an investment property with a long-term revenue stream • result in an overall financial benefit to the Association.

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The NT Police Association purchased our offices at 5 Foelsche Street in 1990 for $210,000. At the time, this was just a small residential block on the edge of the CBD with a house on it that was converted to office space.

Why do we need to move?

Top: the Jim Mannion Board Room at ‘The Shed’ Middle: 5 Foelsche Street, circa 1990 Bottom: ‘The Shed’ as it stands today

Left (l-r): Executive Member Dave Cubis, President Vince Kelly, Treasurer Crispin Gargan Inset: Our new office location Bottom right (l-r): President Vince Kelly, Senior Vice President Tim Lloyd, Treasurer Crispin Gargan, Executive Member Dave Cubis, Kerry Osborne, Dean Osborne

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Once we had short-listed our Expressions of Interest to develop the site and had confidence the idea was feasible, we started an exhaustive site selection process for new offices.

How was the new site chosen?

The Association Executive in 2009 established a key objective of ensuring our long-term financial security by developing an extra long-term revenue stream.

We plan to move as soon as we can to our new premises, but that may not be until the second half of the year.

What are the benefits of the deal?

What will happen at Foelsche street?

Our criteria were that new offices had to provide for growth over the next 20 years, be close to the city, be accessible for our Members and have sufficient parking.

The only site that met all our criteria was commercial space in The Avenue, a development by the Osborne Family in Parap on the edge of the city.

We have negotiated to buy a 234-square metre site that has 10 car parks and access to shared conference facilities. This compares with our current offices, which have a floor space of 159 square metres and 5 parking spots.

We were impressed by the quality of The Avenue, which should reduce our operating costs, and by the calibre of the Osbornes’ body corporate management.

We are not going into debt to purchase this office space.

Recent NTPA annual conferences have mandated that investments must have a low risk profile and offer reasonable growth.

The total cost of buying and fitting out the new office will be about $1.5 million, which will be offset by the development of Foelsche Street with the expected value of the development to be $2.5 million in todays dollars.

The response to our initial Expression of Interest suggested this was realistic. It is unfortunate that one deal has fallen through, but we are now talking to other interested parties and we are confident that the current property boom in Darwin is good timing for us.

So, in summary, we believe this is an astute investment that uses the development potential of our Foelsche Street site to build an asset base.

By developing our current site, which is prime real estate, we will increase our commercial investment profile and develop a long-term revenue stream.

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Initially the Foelsche Street property will be leased as office space. When a development project is finalised we will ensure our commercial interests are protected before development proceeds.

The developer would get title to most of the building, but we will get an agreed amount of commercial office space.

We will keep our members posted.

Left: Consultant Tim Lodge and Vince Kelly inspect our tenancy Right: The view of our tenancy from the street Right: The Avenue under construction

Senior Vice president

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Meet Col Goodsell our new Senior Vice President

to Operations and being involved in the establishment of the Special Operations Division with a great bunch of people has also been very satisfying.

Col was only 20 years old and admits that he signed every piece of paper that was put in front of him when he joined. He thinks the application to join the NT Police Association was one of those pieces of paper.

He became an active member of the Association when he was stationed at Nhulunbuy, taking on the role of Branch Chair. It was a time of disquiet about entitlements and the manner in which Consent Agreements were decided among the membership.

“There’s an old saying that the best way to effect change is from within so rather than sit back and whinge about what was happening, I decided to get involved to try and make some changes,” explains Col.

“It was a motion from the Nhulunbuy branch at the Annual Conference that saw postal ballots for Consent Agreements become a reality. Prior to that members had to attend a branch meeting to vote

Always humble, Tim sees his achievements as a team effort.

“Any achievement is as a result of not one individual but the commitment of those willing to assist the membership; that is the Executive as a whole. I’m a behind the scenes man and I’ve tried to inculcate our members on what the Association does for the members and what it represents. That’s the three pillars that form the Association’s foundations - Industrial, Legal and Welfare. I’m also a champion of the underdog which on occasion causes me to have a diverging view from others.”

Tim says the time is right for him to stand aside and encourage others to make a contribution. In his final years with the NT Police he wants to concentrate on his job in Firearms Examination fully without the distraction the Association demands, especially as an office bearer.

“More importantly, I had hoped to spend more quality time with my elderly father

but the irony in that is that he passed away recently, unexpectedly. I now have two voids in my life – no Father and no longer on the Executive. This may allow me to devote some quality time to that exercise which is good for both body and mind as recommended with conviction by Thomas Jefferson.”

Tim has been the Association’s quiet achiever. He has been particularly committed to the development of regional branches and to supporting members directly in the work place.

Over the years he has been more than willing to assist countless members in disciplinary matters, often at a personal and professional cost.

As a loyal supporter of the NTPA, Tim has spent many hours quietly educating rank and file members about the Association. He’ll be missed.

And Tim says he will miss the camaraderie of the Association and the feeling that he is “making a difference.”

and there were no proxies, so Agreements were being decided without everyone have a say, particularly bush members.”

When Col transferred back to Darwin in 1998 he took a break from NTPA duties until he was elected onto the Executive in 2006.

Col jokes that someone forged his signature on the paperwork when he nominated for the position of Senior Vice President.

“I see it as a natural progression after serving on the Association’s Industrial Committee through a few Consent Agreement negotiations. This last round has really brought home to me how intent the Government is to reduce our terms and conditions of service. As Senior Vice President I want to be a part of the team that prevents that from happening.”

Col asks one thing of you, the membership. If you hear anything that doesn’t sound quite right, or you have concerns about, contact the NTPA office or one of the Executive members to get clarification.

“There is nothing as destructive for an organisation like as rumour, gossip and innuendo. I don’t pretend for one minute that the Executive has all the answers and if you feel you can contribute to the Association in any capacity, I urge you to do so.”

There’s an old saying that the best way to effect change is from within so rather than sit back and whinge about what was happening, I decided to get involved to try and make some changes. Col Goodsell

When Col Goodsell joined the NT Police Force back in September 1984 he only intended staying for two years. He came to the Territory from Sydney where it was hard to find work. He’d been an apprentice butcher but had ‘artistic differences’ with his boss. He became a French polisher at the same time as joining the Army Reserve. After 18 months he did full-time service with the Army until he joined NT Police.

“Policing wasn’t something I would have seen myself gravitating towards but I have to say, after 30 years, I think I’m starting to get the hang of it,” he jokes.

The bulk of Col’s 30 years have been spent in Darwin but he’s done his fair share of remote policing with time at Groote Eylandt and Nhulunbuy. He has also spent time on secondment to the AFP and the Australian Crime Commission.

“It’s hard to say what have been the highlights in my career so far,” says Col. “I was fortunate to be awarded a Group Study Exchange through Rotary International and spent time with the Strathclyde Police in Scotland. In recent years, coming back

Tim Lloyd joined the NT Police and the Association 28 years ago and became an active member from those very early days.

“I didn’t need any coercion to join the NTPA due to my family’s socialistic background, but the then General Secretary Gowan “Angry” Carter left no doubt to the importance of being a member when he addressed our squad,” remembers Tim.

Tim became an active member of the NTPA in those early days with a stint on the Executive in 1989.

In 1996 he became involved with the Darwin Branch as ordinary member then becoming Secretary rising to the challenge of being a Chairman this truly started his journey with the Association, culminating in his being elected to the Executive in 2004.

“Why I joined the Association? I thought I could make a contribution and saw the worthwhile efforts of some my known confidents - Gowan Carter, Andy Smith, Sean O’Sullivan and Vince Kelly, just to name few. I was impressed by their tireless efforts supporting the members.”

In 2008, Tim was elected to the position of Senior Vice President, the position he has held until this year. On five occasions Tim put himself up for election and was supported by the members.

I don’t pretend for one minute that the Executive has all the answers and if you feel you can contribute to the Association in any capacity, I urge you to do so. Col Goodsell

Tim Lloyd stands down Thanks for all your dedicated service

Any achievement is as a result of not one individual but the commitment of those willing to assist the membership; that is the Executive as a whole. Tim Lloyd

Left: Tim Lloyd and Vince Kelly

• In 2013, one in five workers reported significantly higher levels of depressive symptoms compared with one in seven just 12 months before;

• Mental stress accounts for 21.5 per cent of workplace injury, with less than 5 per cent attributable to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD);

• Stress related worker’s compensation costs over $10 billion per year.

• Australian businesses lose over $6.5 billion per year by failing to provide early intervention/treatment for employees with mental health conditions, and

• 54 per cent of Defence members will suffer a mental disorder at some stage of their life, with members who have not deployed overseas at the same risk as those who have. It is likely this statistic is similar for Police.

Interestingly, there are now online sites and mobile ‘apps’ that allow people to self-diagnose, that also contain referrals to various agencies. However, given 65 per cent of people who suffer from depression have not sought treatment, without the requirement for human early intervention it is unlikely they would consider an online tool to seek any form of diagnosis.

Research has shown that an effective, well trained and well-resourced peer support program has led to significant savings for agencies by reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity. Victoria Police, for example, has over 500 trained peer support officers and a full-time coordinator.

While other states are taking proactive steps to assist their members deal with the stresses of policing, the Commissioner of Police has removed our sworn welfare officers. This coupled with somewhat dysfunctional chaplaincy service and the now defunct peer support program within the NT Police, would appear a step in the wrong direction..

Throughout the conference, it was clear that the trend in organisations within Australia is for early intervention and not cancelling services that can help.

The Association hopes the Commissioner will begin to recognise the importance of early intervention in managing mental health in the workplace.

Research has shown that an effective, well trained and well-resourced peer support program has led to significant savings for agencies by reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity. Victoria Police, for example, has over 500 trained peer support officers and a full-time coordinator.

Facilitated by Mr Simon Brown-Greaves, Director of FBG Group, an organisational psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience, the conference highlighted to NTPA representatives the shortcomings in the Force’s attitude to mental illness and how it is managed. They were also surprised that the Northern Territory Police Force did not send a representative to the conference.

The theme for the conference was ‘Exploring current trends, best practice and future opportunities for Australian organisations’ and included guest speakers from a range of organisations designed to assist members of the public with mental health issues.

The state of Australian workers’ mental health is disturbing to say the least. Consider this:

• There are six suicides each day in Australia;• There are 30 known attempts with the actual number

believed at least triple that;• 65 per cent of people suffering from depression have not

sought treatment;• 6.7 per cent of employees (who have sought treatment)

suffer from clinical depression;• An average 3.2 days per worker are lost per year through

workplace stress;

Mental Health in the Workplace

Executive member Col Goodsell and Field Officer Paul McCue attended the Mental Health in the Australia Workplace Conference held in Melbourne recently.

Professor Philip Morris, President of the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, addresses the Conference

Mental health

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On Thursday 24 April 2014, members of Recruit Squad 123 and Accelerated Recruit Squad 124 graduated at the Police, Fire and Emergency Services College.

Recruit Squad 123 consisted of 20 graduates and at the end of 30 weeks intensive training have been posted to various locations throughout the Northern Territory. The NTPA presented the Glen Huitson Medal at the ceremony for the most consistent application in all areas of training throughout the recruit training course. Candidates are judged on:

• Sacrifice and hard work• Commitment• Dedication• Consistency of performance• Consistency of effort and attitude• Leadership and community service

The award was presented to Constable Samuel Hyson.The recipient of the Glen Huitson medal is

nominated by their Patrol Sergeants based on their performance throughout the course. The nomination is then submitted to the Commander, Professional Development Command, for approval.

Accelerated Recruit Squad 124 consisted of 22 graduates and completed an 11 week training program before being posted to various locations throughout the Northern Territory.

The NTPA would like to congratulate all members of Squad 123 and Squad 124 and wish them a long and successful career.

The Association welcomes our newest members

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Top: Constable Samuel Hyson Bottom: Constable Samuel Hyson with Executive Member Kylie Proctor

Graduation

letters to the president

Correspondence

Dear Vince As you are aware I have resigned from the Northern Territory Police Force, effective at close of business on Friday 28th February 2014.

I am therefore required to tender my resignation from the Northern Territory Police Association effective from that date.

I would like to thank all the past and present executive and support staff for the representation, assistance and advice which has been provided over the years since 1978.

I can say without any hesitation that I could not have performed my duties as a police officer without the knowledge that I had the support and security of a strong Association.

I wish you, the executive and all members the very best for the future.

Gordon McDonagh Detective Senior Constable No 1022, Squad 29/78

Dear Vince It is with some sadness that I submit my resignation as a member of the Northern Territory Police Association effective from COB 14th February 2014 due to my retirement from the NT Police.

I have been a member of the NTPA for 34 years and am very grateful for the association’s support both when required personally and especially for the members who sort assistance from me during my tenure as the Welfare Officer Southern Command.

I would especially like to thank you Vince, for your professionalism and hard work through the years.

I was cleaning out some police stuff and found my old Squad 33/80 motto - Pride, Integrity, Guts and Service. I think we got it fairly right.

Yours Sincerely Ian Kesby Detective Sergeant 1148

Dear Vince It is with mixed emotion that I advise I have resigned from the NT Police for the purposes of retirement to be effective 19th February 2014 and as I result I also tender my resignation from the NTP Association.

My resignation brings to an end a law enforcement career which spans almost 39 years of which the last 25 years were spent in the NT Police Force.

In my career I have served under Commissioners ranging from the malevolent and Caligula-esque type character who surround themselves with a Praetorian bureaucracy to the benign

and genuinely caring Commissioner who had the welfare of the organisation and members at heart.

I have witnessed the craft of policing change dramatically becoming more problematic and arduous, and as a result I implore you to continue to stress upon incoming members the wisdom of becoming a member of the NTPA; as it is the closest any serving police officer can come to a safety net.

I wish to thank the NTPA and its executive for the protection and support it has provided me throughout my NT Police career and I wish it and its members well.

Post retirement I am relocating to the Kanchanaburi (home of the Bridge on the River Kwai) region of Thailand and I extend an invitation to stay at my house to any member wishing to visit this part of Thailand. (Vince has my contact details.)

In closing I say sawasdee chok dee khrab (goodbye and good luck) to you all.

Martyn Briggs

To Vince and the greater NTPA staffI am writing to advise that I am taking 12 months leave without pay as a career break commencing 6 May 2014 to take up the role of Executive Direction Department of Housing Southern Region. As a result I will not be a financial member of the NT Police Association during this time. This is an opportunity for me to expand my horizons and seek further development in another department. I am returning to work and live in Alice Springs although I expect I will be travelling across the NT much of the time as I will be responsible for three operational areas in Central, Barkly and Big Rivers regions. I expect I will see many members as my role will see me working closely with the NT Police.

To you and all the staff at the NTPA thank you for the support and dedicated work you all do to support the members of the Northern Territory Police

Regards, Michael White

Good Morning I would like to advise of my pending resignation ending Pay week 26/3/2014.

I would like to thank the NTPA for their constant support throughout my career.

Luckily I have not required your services but it has been much comfort to know that you are all there.With thanks. Mandy Parker Aux 4473, Darwin Watch House

Policing changes

Most of you will have heard of G4S, one of the world’s largest security companies. It has operations in around 125 countries and over 657,000 employees.

Their failures around the security arrangements at the London Olympics, fraud allegations and more recent reports around allegations around their actions at the Manus Island detention centre should be warning enough, but beware - the roadshow is coming our way!

In 2012, G4S annouced that private companies will be running large parts of the UK’s police services within five years. David Taylor-Smith, the head of G4S for the UK and Africa, said he expected police forces across the country to sign up to similar deals to those on the table in the West Midlands and Surrey which could result in private companies taking responsibility for duties ranging from investigating crimes to transporting suspects and managing intelligence.

This annoucment came after G4S signed a £200m contract in April 2012 with the Lincolnshire Police to take responsibility for certain functions previosuly undertaken by police. Under this deal, not only would 575 police and public staff transfer to the employ of the company, it will also design, build and run its ‘police’ facility.

We’re also hearing of similar deals in the pipeline worth £1.5bn with West Midlands and Surrey police.

The list of policing activities up for grabs includes crime investigation, detaining suspects, responding to and investigating incidents, supporting victims and witnesses, managing high-risk individuals, managing intelligence and managing engagement with the public.

A HISTORY OF POOR PERFORMANCEIn 2012, we saw the failure of G4S to deliver on their contract to supply security

for the London Olympics. In July it was announced that 3,500 British troops would be deployed at the 2012 Summer Olympics due to a shortage of adequately trained G4S security staff. One contractor complained that a third of his expected staff had not turned up; instead he was sent a group of teenage students with minimal training, whom he turned away.

In July 2013, British Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling, asked the Serious Fraud Office to investigate G4S for overcharging for tagging criminals in England and Wales, claiming that it charged the government for tagging people who were not actually being monitored. These included tags for people who were either dead, in prison, or out of the country – all undertaken over an eight year period.

G4S was given an opportunity to take part in a “forensic audit” but refused, however, in December they agreed to repay £68.5 million to the government.

More recently, there was much media reporting around the rioting at the Manus Island Detention Centre it is alleged (and I stress that this is an allegation only at this point) that G4S staff abandoned the centre as the violence escalated, allowing armed locals into the centre where the rioting led to the death of a detainee.

Following the many failures by G4S, UK Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd said the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police Strategic Alliance had discontinued negotiations with G4S.

It is my understanding, that only Lincolnshire Police now have a current contract with G4S, so let’s see what affect it has had on its service.

THE KILLING OF A POLICE FORCE?The Lincolnshire Force has reduced police officer numbers by limiting recruitment and holding vacancies (sound familiar?);

as a result, there are 106 fewer police officers in Lincolnshire Police. By March 2015 it is expected that there will be 9 per cent fewer sworn police officers serving the people of Lincolnshire.

The force has also transferred a significant number of police staff to G4S. As a result, by the end of the spending review period, the force plans to have 657 fewer police staff. This means the total number of police staff is planned to reduce by 72 percent between March 2010 and March 2015.

Instead of recruiting sworn Police, the Force has an ambitious programme to deliver a, ‘1000 Volunteer Challenge Project’, which aims to increase specialists to 350, police support volunteers to 250, cadets to 150 and introduce 250 volunteer police community support officers.

In the UK concern has grown about the involvement of private firms in policing. In May, 2013 more than 20,000 officers took to the streets to outline their fears about pay, conditions and police privatisation.

As stated at the beginning of this article, the roadshow is coming your way. In April, The Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police, Neil Rhodes and John Shaw, the managing director of G4S Policing Support Services, will be visiting Australia and New Zealand to sell the ‘successes’ of Policing in Lincolnshire. Well, I say if they were so successful over there why haven’t the other 43 UK Police Forces taken them up on what they have to offer?

Further, one would ask, who is paying for Chief Constable Rhodes to sell the G4S message? My advice to both the Chief Constable and G4S and anyone else considering selling off Policing, be ready for a full on Aussie Brawl and we won’t be complying with the Marquess of Queensbury rules!

Private/Public Partnerships

or the death of policing as we know it?President of The Police Association (Victoria), Phil Pearson, writes about the dangers of private policing and security companies

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GOODBYE

It has been a wonderful privilege walking alongside you and, in seeing the immense pressures you face day to day, admiring how you handle the pressures of the role. You are all to be congratulated and applauded and I hope I was able to offer some encouragement along the way.

I really enjoyed hanging out and getting to see how you undertook your tasks as well as seeing and hearing how your families coped with the variant pressures.

You deserve the best of care and it was a tough decision for me to leave, knowing the stresses you are under. I wish you all the very best and I will continue to hold you in my thoughts and prayers.

I look forward to seeing you again around the Territory somewhere.

Go gently, go well and keep your heads high.

by Cally Faithful

Chaplain's message

In case you haven’t heard, I have resigned and it was unfortunate I didn’t get the opportunity to farewell many of you via a broadcast or personally. I had hoped that when I took this position of Chaplain it was going to be long term. Sadly, due to a variety of reasons it was not to be.

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Senior Constable Heather Donald joined the Northern Territory Police in January 1989 where she commenced duty at Casuarina Station. Heather’s interest lay in remote and regional policing which saw her transfer to Tennant Creek Police Station in May 1990. While attached to Tennant Creek Heather relieved in the Criminal Investigation Branch and also at the Avon Downs Police Station.

In February 1992, Heather transferred to Borroloola Police Station with her husband, fellow officer Keith Currie. Over the following six years Heather served in one of the most remote police stations in the NT and arguably Australia, particularly in the 90s.

Heather remained at Borroloola until November 1998, when she and Keith transferred to Katherine.

Heather devoted herself to general duties policing between 1989 and 2005 where upon she took up a position as an Intelligence Officer at the Katherine Police Station. Heather’s vast experience and knowledge of regional policing served her and the police force well in this position.

Heather honed her skills as an Intelligence Officer for four years working closely with the Katherine Criminal Investigations Branch and then the Katherine Investigation Unit.

2009, saw a specialist opportunity for Heather to join the Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk as the responsible Intelligence Officer. This allowed Heather to draw upon her vast remote policing experience and specialise in drug trafficking and other substance abuse such as Kava across the Northern Command.

From 2009 until her retirement on the 1st of April 2014, Heather remained passionate about reducing the effects of substance abuse in remote communities across the Territory.

Just remember Heather, technology will probably never catch up with you, which is from memories of the occasions you were trying to move your icons around the screen of your work computer after you got your first iPad.

We will miss you and wish you all the best for years to come.

Gordon McDonagh commenced with the Northern Territory Police Force on the 2nd October 1978 with Squad 29/78.

Upon successful completion of training he was posted to Casuarina General Duties, but this was to be short lived. After several days, he was summoned by the station sergeant at Casuarina where he was informed that he was off to Tenant Creek. Since Gordon did not have a motor vehicle at the time he was told be at the Darwin Airport at 7.00 a.m. Gordon enquired for how long? The sergeant’s response was “For God’s sake Constable just be at the airport!” The sergeant then enquired where was Peter Nunn, so he deduced that he was not going alone and this was to be his first-hand experience of a management initiated transfer.

Some 21 months later he returned to Darwin and was stationed at Casuarina in the warrants and regional investigations which included patrols over to Cox Peninsula and Mandorah.

Gordon’s next tour of duty was for three years with the Task Force which was in its infancy having evolved from the then Emergency Squad.

Subsequently he then spent a period with the Marine and Fisheries in an investigative role as a plain clothes constable which also included a six month secondment to the West Australia Police for the America’s Cup.

Post Marine & Fisheries Gordon spent a period with the CIB in the Stock Squad before returning to general duties working under “Swifty” Sergeant Dave Swift in the watch house and working out at the Palmerston LPO as senior member supervising. During this period he also provided training to the Police Axillaries with the implementation of the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Deaths in Custody.

In 1992 undertook and successfully completed his Detective Training Course. Two years later Gordon applied for a position in the Combined Drug Enforcement Section where he has served up to his retirement.

After 35 years and 5 months Gordon McDonagh is hanging up his hat for good. When asked how he would sum up his career in the NT Police Force Gordon said “It was not all beer and skittles but I have had a hoot!”

Good luck Heather

After more than 30 years Gordon McDonagh pulls the pin

Heather Donald

Gordon McDonagh with President Vince Kelly

Association farewells John Montague

Farewell Martyn Briggs

At the May NTPA Executive meeting our Association farewelled Mr John Montague. John has led a number of NTG Treasury positions during his time in the NT and most recently was the Commissioner of Superannuation. In all those roles John has had a strong working relationship with our Association and our representatives on the various superannuation boards that fall under the NT Treasury.

On top of all his good work in this area John has for the last ten years been on the NT Police Legacy Board. During that time John promoted strong governance values to ensure the families and children of our deceased members were cared for. We will leave the last word to John:

For the past 10 years I have been a member of the Legacy Board. In that time I have seen the Board offer its assistance to the families of many deceased police officers. Often these requests are to assist with educational or medical expenses and sporting trips for children. In every instance the assistance has been deeply appreciated. This isn’t just from a financial perspective but also because of the recognition and interest the Board has taken in the family. Even small acts of assistance make a difference and this can be seen in the many letters of thanks we receive. Speaking personally, this has made my position on the Board very worthwhile and satisfying. I know that these sentiments are shared by all the Board members past and present that I have worked with and that we are proud of the organisation.

Friday 28 February 2014 saw the official retirement of Sergeant Martyn Briggs from the Northern Territory Police Force.

A small and private affair was held at the Northern Territory Police Association in the company of Executive Members and close friends and colleagues.

Martyn’s career exceeded 30 years of keeping the Queen’s Peace with periods of service with the United Kingdom Constabulary, New South Wales Correctional Services and the Northern Territory Police.

Martyn served in a variety of police locations including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine and Darwin including many years as an Investigator in the Crime Command. Martyn’s ability to think on his feet and desire to take centre stage saw him gravitate to areas of police negotiation and in-house training. Martyn played important roles in building the capacity of the Negotiating Unit and sculpturing young minds with Detective Training Unit. In the area of negotiation Martyn was able to perform on the national stage and held the position of the National Negotiator Coordinator for many years.

Martyn was a truly colourful personality with a sharp mind and quick wit and an unnatural affiliation with cats. He had a rare ability to hold any audience and an endless repertoire of tales and stories which were always guaranteed to lift the spirits, particularly when accompanied with a full bodied red wine.

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As my work is now taking me intestate I’m sadly stepping down from the Board but I know the relevance and importance of the Board is well understood and that it is well placed to provide help when it is needed. John Montague

We encourage all members to make a fortnightly contribution to NT Police Legacy – you never know what is around the corner for you or more importantly for the person standing next to you.

John Montague with President Vince Kelly Martyn Briggs with President Vince Kelly

Farewells

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The Northern Territory has been in the midst of a property boom for quite some time. House prices are at record levels in areas such as Darwin, Palmerston and in the regions. With large influxes of people into the Territory linked with the onset of major infrastructure and resource projects, many have branched out into investment properties. With low vacancy levels and an ongoing housing shortage, it is very tempting to expand property portfolios and attain the taxation benefits that come with strategies such as negative gearing.

But the question remains what’s the best strategy over the long-term? Will property or shares put you in a better position for long-term wealth accumulation? What happens when you reach the age for retirement? Will bricks and mortar put you in the lead or is the share market a better option? Both have some risk elements with talk of an inevitable property bubble burst and the removal of negative gearing verses share market volatility and uncertainness.

Most commentators will agree that there is no one best asset approach for securing a comfortable future. How your superannuation, property assets and other investments all interplay together is what’s important.

PropertyIf you are an investment property owner, a key question to ask is whether you should sell down your portfolio as you near retirement. This scenario will depend on a number of considerations such as the number of properties you own and the income they are able to generate. In general, most people will need two or more

properties to generate the type of income they want. To optimise your investment returns prior to retirement, it may be worth selling your property(s) and putting the funds into more liquid assets such as shares, bonds or managed funds.

Generally, as people approach retirement, they have little or no debt on their investment properties. This is where property can lose its appeal because of the tax benefits lost. If investors approaching

retirement had a choice of between $300,000 in property or $300,000 in a managed fund or share portfolio, the latter could provide a number of benefits. You could even receive a tax benefit by managing your share portfolio through your superannuation fund.

SharesChanges in the sharemarket can be unsettling as evidenced by market sentiment and the turbulence in the local and global economies over the last few years. Despite history demonstrating the inevitable sharemarket recovery (time and again), many investors look to the perceived safety of cash or property. But it’s really important to take a step back and see whether your investment strategy will deliver the returns you need to fund a comfortable lifetime over 20 to 30 years.

While cash is often viewed as a safe option, cash investments aren’t likely to generate returns above inflation, placing you at risk of running out of money in your retirement. As for property, house prices can stagnate or even slip as we have seen in various Australian markets over the past few years.

Ultimately where you invest comes down to your objectives and your ability to tolerate short-term volatility.

The Role of Good AdviceIn order to achieve the best result for your personal

circumstances, getting good advice is the key to working through the property or share challenge.

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June 2014

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Simon Neave is one of those people that you instantly like. He’s friendly, has a great sense of humour and is quick to help out where he can. Simon’s been in the NT Police Force for about 12 years and is currently based at the Casuarina Police Station where he is a Senior Constable. In his time with the Force, Simon has also been based in Nhulunbuy, Darwin and the Tactical Response Group.

‘A career highlight for me was definitely my time in Nhulunbuy’, Simon states. ‘The people were great, the place was beautiful and it was a great lifestyle’.

Rumour has it that another highlight may also have been a guest spot on the Channel Seven reality television show ‘The Force’. But like so many people in the public eye, Simon skilfully evades mention of this topic.

Simon’s association with AFA began approximately four years ago. ‘We initially went to see Dwayne and his team to get

some discipline and structure regarding our finances. During our consultation, we were given an immediate snap shot of our financial position as well as a projected picture of where we could be following the implementation of various financial strategies’, Simon states.

AFA were able to assist Simon and his partner Sally in the area of long-term wealth accumulation, as well as tax reduction and asset diversification strategies. The organisation also helped them with insurance solutions such as life insurance and income protection.

‘It was great to have our finance portfolio and property investment process in the one place. It simplified the whole brokerage and settlement procedure.’

Simon has also utilised the services of AFA Mortgage Solutions to help purchase various properties. He is particularly impressed with the ease of service and how smooth the in-house loan brokerage operates. ‘It was great to have our finance portfolio and property investment process in the one place’, Simon states. ‘It simplified the whole brokerage and settlement procedure’, Simon explains.

Another advantage to AFA’s services is the ability to ‘set and forget’ once your strategy and structure is in place. ‘We’re constantly kept up-to-date with statements and an on-line investment account. There is also the option to catch up with the finance team regularly to see how we are placed’, Simon states. ‘We also appreciate the flexibility in the structures. If there is ever a need for additional money outside our investments, we simply make the necessary arrangements to access it’, he explains.

Through smart thinking, Simon and Sally have put in place the right structures for an enviable future. They have both built solid careers, are in good health and have fantastic family and friends. Moving into the future, they hope to split their time between their gorgeous property in Howard Springs (during the dry) and their rural retreat in South Australia’s picturesque Kangaroo Island (during the wet). You can bet their location will depend on the weather, their social calendar and how good the fishing is...

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30 year Reunion

There was no university in the NT at that time, only a Community College, and the police ranks included very few locally raised members. Members of the Police Force had to be over 21 in most circumstances but the Cadet scheme took 17 and 18 year olds and provided a two year bridging course designed to prepare them for life on the streets.

Apart from an intensive physical fitness program fiendishly devised by PTI Sergeant Mick Smith, the police cadets undertook a wide range of subjects that should prove useful in a policing career and broaden the experiences of the fresh faced youth. Legislation studies were intermingled with typing, Pitman shorthand, small boat handling, navigation, horse riding, driving and work experience in both police and non-police jobs. The attempt to create ‘renaissance’ troops may not have been entirely successful but did help to patch over some of our shortcomings before we were asked to take on responsibilities beyond our years. Full of youthful exuberance we imagined the glory of our future careers. As it happens the career progression of most cadets was unremarkable except perhaps that having started so young the automatic progressions came early. The one stand out feature of former cadets has been greater career longevity than average. From our small squad there are still five members serving today as we pass our 30th year, well better than the average for squads overall in this era of career mobility.

The Police Training Centre was on Cavenagh Street in 1984 and with some substantial renovations it has morphed into the Mirambeena Tourist Resort. It is a far cry from the

“Cockroach Castle” that we knew. Berrimah Police Centre or the Peter McAulay Centre, as it was later named after the late Commissioner of the day, Peter McAulay, was still under construction. Our accommodation was a three-storey barracks block with individual rooms lined off a central hall leading from the lounge. The members of Squad 4 had become ‘senior cadets’ with some authority over the brash ‘new’ boys and girls. Early in our stay we were advised that there would be a ‘white glove’ inspection of our Barracks room by our Cadet Master, Sergeant Martin ‘Jock’ Macpherson. Filled with dread we prepared our rooms for the inspection, even ironing our socks and underpants on the advice of the senior cadets. Later we heard the call “Stand Fast” and raced to take up positions in the hallway outside our rooms. “Lock your door, stupid”, a senior cadet near to me advised and all along the hall the junior cadets were doing the same. The duty cadet came rushing up the stairs but no inspecting Sergeant was to be seen. As he grabbed the fire hose at that end of the hallway I saw another senior cadet brace the fire exit at the far end of the hall and all of the other senior cadets stepped backward into their rooms and locked themselves in. The sound of the fire hose washing junior cadets along the hallway was not quite enough to drown out the cackles of

As the year of ‘Big Brother’ arrived in 1984 12 young Territorians, fresh from high school, began a journey to become members of the Northern Territory Police Force. So began Cadet Squad 5 of 1984. The Cadet scheme was designed to provide an opportunity to keep Territory school leavers in the NT rather than have them go to university interstate from where they would most likely never return.

Big Brother is Watching You by John Pini

laughter from the senior cadets who had successfully pulled off this elaborate ruse. By the end of the hazing, the water flowing out of the now open fire exit was a sight to behold and within minutes the addition of some detergent turned the hallway into an impromptu water slide. It is a credit to the builders that water did not leak into the flats below.

The time spent at the ‘castle’ was our own “Lord of the flies” adventure and with two dozen teenagers packed together within crawling distance of the local hotels it was eventful and surreal. Thankfully under the watchful care of Sergeant Macpherson, Senior Sergeant Barrie ‘BJ’ Smith and Chief Inspector Michael Gilroy our shenanigans were contained and we were gradually guided into semi maturity.

Due to the pressure for more troops our Cadet scheme was ended prematurely and we joined Recruit Squad 42 of 1985 with registered numbers early in the 1400s. Policing the Territory in the 1980s was a wild ride full of colourful figures. ‘Choir practice’ was still a police institution, the world wide web had not been invented, cameras used wet film and there were no such things as mobile phones or digital devices although the Apple Macintosh home computer was launched the year we started. The dollar note was replaced by a coin and banks were de-regulated during a period of great financial prosperity. Medicare was introduced, ‘The Age’ tapes were released and warring Bandidos and Comancheros showed the world their true colours at Milperra.

For the police force it was a period of great transition driven grudgingly by changing public expectations and it is incredible to compare how different it was to the force we have today. Many changes have been for the better, some not so much, but the force has grown and prospered and provided us a rewarding career with few equals. Regardless we were soon to get our ‘front row tickets to the greatest show on earth’ – an apt description for general duties policing which provides a unique and interactive window on our society.

The Cadet scheme only lasted intermittently for a few more years. It is debatable whether the good retention rates for Cadets compensated the department for the initial investment but for us I can say that the scheme was a bridge to a career that for a surprising number of the squad has reached its pearl (30 year) anniversary. Two decades ago I sat in on an investiture where some of the more senior members were being presented their 30 year medals and comforted myself that if I completed that marathon I would be on the verge of being put out to pasture. With the retirement age being a changing goal post, however, it is fairly likely that I will have to be here for the ‘ruby’ (40 year) anniversary and without good planning and some good luck would need to surpass the ‘gold’ (50 year) anniversary. Although policing is an amazing career I think we can all see the absurdity of still being engaged in ‘contact sports’ at 70 years of age and with the changing social policy there will need to be a rethink of late career planning. Few will be able to transition to retirement at 55 after the Commonwealth Super era.

To celebrate the 30 year milestone the available remnants of Cadet Squad 5 reminisced over a sunset and a pint at the Trailer Boat Club this February. After some abortive attempts to get everyone together the stars aligned when Ray Musgrave who is currently at Gapuwiyak was able to get a trip into town. Trevor Seears, Darren Tucker and myself were able to join him and unfortunately Pauline Polychrone, who had recently transferred to Alice Springs, was only able to be harassed over the phone. Ray surprised us by presenting us all with commemorative plaques. Showing more imagination than the rest of us Darren is now working in private enterprise after a long stint in Queensland Police and it was excellent that he could travel over to catch up with us.

Next year in September we intend to have a graduation reunion for the staff and members of Recruit Squad 42 and people who served in that era at Mirambeena. If you know anyone in that category who would be interested pass on my contact details so we can spread the word.

Left: Sergeant Macpherson conducts an inspection of Cadet Squad 5 at the Cavenagh Street Barracks; middle: A genuine inspection of barracks rooms; right: Cadet Squad 5 reunion at the Trailer Boat Club

Cadets Physical Fitness Program

Police history

It is clear that Governments want us all to work longer. For example a recruit constable who joins the Northern Territory Police Force today at 18 years of age will in all likelihood have to work 52 years until he can retire gracefully from the Force, to enjoy the fruits of his superannuation nest egg.

Historically, in the Northern Territory Police Force, it was rare to serve more than 40 years. In fact in the entire history of the Northern Territory Police Force only two men have served in excess of 40 years, let alone 50. And although the scenario of 40 plus years is common in southern police forces, it is rare as hens’ teeth here in the Territory. This is primarily thought to be because the rigours of policing here in the Territory demanded so much more of those officers who were willing to serve here. And historically Police were thought to deserve an early retirement, hence the intent of the Commonwealth with the Commonwealth Government Superannuation Scheme (CSS), now closed since 1987.

So who were these men who were able to withstand the rigours of Territory policing for more than 40 years and stand alone as testament to the perseverance and commitment of men of a bygone era?

They were in fact father and son Robert and Gordon Stott and neither lived to enjoy his retirement. Both men died whilst on leave prior to retirement. Together they served the Territory for a combined period of 86 years.

Robert or Bob Stott as he was affectionately known was nicknamed the uncrowned King of Central Australia, largely in part because he was the first Commissioner of the Central Australian Police Force when the Territory was split into two territories for a brief period between 1927-1931.

Bob arrived in Darwin as a constable in 1882. He married his first wife, Mary, in 1900. Sadly she died in childbirth shortly afterwards and their newborn daughter, Lily, survived for only five weeks after her mother died. Bob re-married and had six children. His second eldest, Gordon, would follow his father’s footsteps into the Northern Territory Police Force.

Bob served in numerous bush stations around the Territory and retired as Commissioner of the Central Australian Police Force in 1928. He took his final leave prior to retirement and tragically was struck by a tram whilst enjoying his leave in Adelaide in 1928 after 46 years of service. He was aged 69, a year shy of what the future retirement age for Northern Territory Police officers will undoubtedly be in years to come.

Interestingly an examination of Bob’s service file reveals that throughout his 46 years service he took only 11 months of leave in total from his profession.

Bob’s son Gordon joined the Northern Territory Police Force in 1924 aged just 19 years. Gordon had a career typical of many men of his era and served across the length and breadth of the Territory. Whilst on leave in Darwin on the 14 December 1965 he passed away from natural causes. He had served 41 years in the Northern Territory Police Force.

Today the establishment of the Police Force has risen to 1541 members yet only four members have currently served more than 35 years and it may seem unlikely even they would surpass the records set by the Stotts and go on to serve in excess of 40 years.

The Stotts are gone but not forgotten. Mount Stott, 300 km north east of Alice Springs, and Stott Terrace in Alice Springs were named in honour of Robert Stott and stand testament to the family influence of nearly a century of Policing.

Although the record of the Stotts for length of service stands unequalled in over a century of tradition, it appears that the demographic challenges besetting Australia into this century will surely see that record attained by others who will have limited choices of retirement. The only question remains is what sort of work will a 70 year old constable be undertaking in his normal patrol duties in today’s modern policing environment?

A LIFETIME OF SERVICE With the Federal Government seemingly forced to increase the retirement age to 70, it is timely to reflect on what constitutes a fair innings for police officers to work, in service to the Territory community.

by Sean Parnell

Robert Stott with members of the Central Australia Police

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club redevelopment

G’day from the Southby Al Milner (President)

Riva hard at work on the new BBQ area

...over time areas of the club have succumbed to the inevitable aging and deterioration requiring ideas, muscle and most importantly financial assistance to replace or repair.

As many members are aware Alice Springs has its own Police Club (Alice Springs Police Club Inc.) which is a separate entity and independent of the Alice Springs Police Station. The club which is also fondly known as ‘The 37’ is within a good walking distance from the station or a less than five minute drive, north of Hungry Jacks.

Throughout the years and the many and varied functions later the club still remains a testament to the doggedness and personality of the members still linked to this fine establishment. Some of the old faces have moved on replaced by the new and every now and then the return of the familiar ones.

However, over time areas of the club have succumbed to the inevitable aging and deterioration requiring ideas, muscle and most importantly financial assistance to replace or repair. Cap in hand we approached the Police Association to help us in our hour of need (lots of working bee hours actually) in order to reinvigorate the once mighty club to its heyday.

I know I speak on behalf of the committee and financial members when thanking the Association for their donation, which came at a time when the club was at a low ebb. Because eating is a close second to the usual refreshments and the fact that we had already replaced the old bar, the committee voted on constructing a much needed new BBQ area.

Thanks to Rolf Riva Zio and his DIY skills we were able to build a better, stronger, newer weather protected facility and I reiterate that this could not have been achieved without the assistance from the Association.

So if you’re down our way pop into ‘The 37’ for a beer, a chat and a Barbie.

Sport

Alice Springs was chosen as the competition venue as it is clearly the premier golf course in the Northern Territory with great accommodation in close proximity to the golf course. Luckily, during the lead up to the championships the southern region received plenty of rain which ensured the greens were in pristine condition.

The event was opened by Chief Minister Adam Giles and Commissioner of Police John McRoberts at the Alice Springs Golf Club beneath the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges. By sheer luck, a cool change arrived just prior to tee off on Monday for the 4 ball better ball team event. Our very own Glen Chatto who was partnered with Rob Garside from Victoria managed to win this event. This outstanding performance marked back to back wins for the NT in this form of the game after Mal Marshall and his playing partner Herbie from South Australia won the shield at Royal Adelaide in 2013.

Individual stroke events were held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. All players and partners attended the Gillen Club on Tuesday night for a 3-course meal with guest speaker, raconteur and hall of famer Neil ‘Knuckles’ Kerley from SAFL. Australian legend and cricketer Mervyn Hughes arrived Thursday and played golf alongside some lucky sponsors and competitors.

Lennon Thurtell from the ACT was the best golfer in the entire field for the second year in a row. It was the best performance for the NT in the history of the tournament primarily due to our local knowledge of the track, weather conditions and social venues. Unfortunately, Western Australia managed to pip the NT at the post by only five shots to win the overall team event. Coming second was a sensational performance considering we have been accustomed to a position closer to the bottom of the leader board since we started touring over 20 years ago.

Individually, the NT dominated proceedings. Special mention must go to Rob Farmer (B grade) and Nathan Mamo (C grade) who won the nett championship in their respective grades and received perpetual shields. Many other NT golfers performed exceptionally well throughout the week with five individuals coming second in their event category. These runners up were: A grade gross - Alex Brennan, A grade nett - Lance Godwin, nett champion - Jamie O’Brien, B grade gross - Mal Guerin and B grade nett - James Nolan.

The Australian Police Matchplay Championships will be held along the Murray River in late November 2014 and the next Australian Police Golf Championships will be held on the Gold Coast in March 2015.

Please start thinking about your golfing attire and preparing for the NT Police Charity Golf Day which will be held at the Darwin Golf Club on Friday afternoon, 1 August 2014. All money raised will be donated to our nominated charity - NT Police Legacy. With everyone’s participation and ongoing support, we have proudly donated $40,000 in the past four years!

by Matt Allen

Australian Police

Golf Championships

220 golfers from every policing jurisdiction in Australia travelled to the red centre for the Australian Police Golf Championships in March this year as it was the Northern Territory Police Golf Club’s responsibility to host the championships in 2014.

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Who am I?

This happy family snap was taken in the mid-60s. Check out the number plates on the family’s cars!

Do you recognise this baby with mum and dad? We’ll give you a hint... he has never been a serving member and holds a senior position in Government.

If you know he is you could win an NTPA gift pace valued at $50.00.

Send your answer to ‘Photo Competition’, NTPA, GPO Box 2350, Darwin, 0801.

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Top: NT Captain Mick Hansen (middle) presenting prizes to Rob Garside from VIC (right) and Glen Chatto from NT (left) who were the overall winners of the 4 ball team event. Bottom: One of the golfers in action

Congratulations to:

Both Craig and Stephen will get a $50 NTPA prize pack. Kerry is seen here with his son, Adrian.

Craig Ryan and Stephen Heyworth (responses received on the same day) naming the 1992 Traffic Cop,

KERRY JAMES.

L-r: Rob Farmer (B grade nett winner), Mick Hansen (Captain), Jamie O’Brien (NT nett winner) and Malcolm Marshall (NAGA).

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By Kara Reek, Marketing Manager, Police Credit UnionConsumer misunderstanding abounds when it comes to the so-called benefits of leasing cars, despite saturation marketing in specific media. That is the warning from Police Credit Union CEO Costa Anastasiou, who points to such disadvantages as delays in acquiring cars, exit costs, and the risk some lease holders face is reducing their future borrowing capacity for important acquisitions such as property. Mr Anastasiou felt compelled to speak out recently, after several Police Credit Union members had come to find their leases problematic on a range of fronts. Lease companies’ claims of tax advantages through salary sacrifice were among many he described as “not necessarily accurate or beneficial to a Police Officer on a salary of around $80,000”. “It really does depend on your personal circumstances,” he said. “In other words, it’s dependent on how much income you earn and your marginal tax rate. It’s also about other factors, such as the number of kilometres you travel and whether you really want a new car. “A finance lease offers perceived simplicity, but the biggest pitfall is that you don’t actually own the car, not on day one and not when the lease expires.” “And, apart from that, the repayments you make don’t actually go toward paying the whole principal off the car. At the end of the lease term, you’ll have to make a significant final lump sum payment to acquire the car.”

“I would urge those of our members on ‘average’ police salaries to scrutinise their figures. They should undertake a comparison before going down the path of a salary-sacrifice car lease arrangement. It might not be in their best interests.”

However in some circumstances such as Police Officers on higher salaries there may be some tax benefits, but they too are well-advised to consider and compare the best alternative for their circumstances after consultation with a financial planner, accountant or taxation professional to assist and advice in making the decision.” Mr Anastasiou insisted that a Police Credit Union car loan provided consumers with an alternative when considering purchasing a vehicle. Among other advantages available to the borrower is the capacity to negotiate a lower price with a dealer and, ultimately, own the car. Also advantageous is the choice the borrower can make of his or her own mechanic and insurer. Of all the warnings Mr Anastasiou gave about car-leasing, his strongest related to the potential need, or preference, of lessees to undertake mid-term exits from their car lease.” “If your personal circumstances change, which is often the case, and you need to exit from the car lease arrangement, you are actually up for prescribed penalties,” he said. “And they are significant penalties. Unless you’re absolutely sure your

circumstances won’t change, you shouldn’t lease. At the very least, before you sign up, ask the leasing company to provide you with exact costs and penalties associated with breaking the car lease mid-term. “With a personal loan at Police Credit Union, there are no penalties for paying out a loan early - ever. If you pay out a loan in, say, two years, you incur no penalties whatsoever. You just pay the balance of the loan and the car’s then discharged in terms of the loan, and it’s yours entirely.” An important point many potential lessees seemed to overlook is that, in locking up a portion of their pre-tax income they diminish their future capacity to borrow money while locked into a car-lease arrangement. Any lender might well deny finance to a loan-seeker with a heavy commitment to a novated lease. Such a denial may leave a police officer unable to invest in property, shares or any other important investments. Mr Anastasiou said he understood the seeming appeal of novated leases but urged police officers to talk to June Ryan at the Police Credit Union Casuarina branch before making this decision. “She is best equipped to answer our police officers’ questions, particularly on this topic,” he insisted. “June can take them through the journey of analysing their personal circumstances and needs and finding the right solution for them - for the long term.”“We can help them calculate a budget of their motor vehicle costs, then set them up with a portion of their pay to be automatically directed into an account. Essentially we put an agreed amount into a ‘motor vehicle expenses account’, allocate a Visa card for this account and then this separate Visa card can be used for all of their motor vehicle expenses.”

Mr Anastasiou also highlighted the speed of the process associated with a Police Credit Union car loan, particularly in comparison with the time required to arrange a lease.

“With Police Credit Union, you could apply for the loan today and drive out with your new car tonight.”

For more information please call June Ryan on 08 8928 9500.

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As a result we have developed this article in conjunction with DVA as some advice to members who may be affected. (Whilst this article has endeavored to provide the most up to date and accurate information available, it is important that members check their possible entitlements via the various Fact Sheets on the DVA website). At the same time the RSL have provided us with a list of National and State RSL Advocates and Pension and Welfare Officers should a member require their services. Those contact details are available at each police association/union office’s industrial department.

POLICE PEACEKEEPERSAs Australian Government employees, Australian Federal Police (AFP) appointees (including those members seconded from state and territory police jurisdictions) who are deployed both overseas and within Australia have compensation coverage under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRCA). However, in situations where appointees have deployed overseas on certain specified “peacekeeping” operations (most of which occurred prior to 1 July 2004), coverage may also exist under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), which is administered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). Peacekeeping service is different to normal policing operations that might be conducted overseas and it must be declared as such under section 68(1) of the VEA.

Appointees may be eligible for benefits from DVA if they served in or are serving in any of the following, current or finalised peacekeeping forces:

• Cyprus from 14 May 1964 for service in the United Nations Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)

• Cambodia from 1st February, 1989 for service in the United Nations Border Relief Operation

• Namibia from 18th February, 1989 for service in the United Nations Transition Assistance Group

• Cambodia from 18 May 1992 for service in the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC)

• Mozambique from 27 March 1994 for service in the United Nations Operation in (UNOMOZ)

It is important to note that VEA coverage effectively ceased for police appointees with the commencement of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) on 1 July 2004. With the exception of Sudan, which commenced in 2006, only those peacekeeping deployments which commenced prior to 1 July 2004 have coverage under the VEA.

In recognition of those police appointees who serve in high risk missions overseas, an interim scheme was introduced by the AFP in 2010 which provides a “top-up” of the compensation under the SRCA to levels which are comparable with those available under the MRCA. Under these arrangements, top-up payments (in addition to benefits that are available via the standard provisions of the SRCA) are made to eligible police appointees who participate in specified high-risk missions. These payments are detailed in AFP Determination 6 of 2012

- Overseas Conditions of Service and rely on claims being assessed and accepted by Comcare Australia, which is the Government’s workplace compensation insurer.

• Haiti from 10 October 1994 for service in the Multi-National Force

• East Timor from 11 June 1999 for service in the United Nations Assistance Mission in East Timor (UNAMET)

• East Timor from 25 October 1999 for service in the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET)

• East Timor from 20 May 2002 for service in the United Nations Mission in Support of East Timor (UNMISET)

• Solomon Islands from 24 July 2003 for service in the Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands (RAMSI)

• Sudan from 1 January 2006 for service in the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS).

Members of a Peacekeeping Force under any of the above categories may be eligible for payment of disability pension and/or treatment for any injuries or diseases under the VEA that are accepted as being caused by that peacekeeping service. They are also able to claim for pension increases for deterioration of accepted conditions and claim benefits for additional conditions in respect of their service which is covered by the VEA.

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE OVERSEAS MISSIONSIt is also possible that some police appointees undertake separate employment as ADF Reservists. Depending on the nature of any deployments and the capacity in which they were engaged, all condition(s) which are linked to their ADF employment may be considered by DVA under the provisions of the VEA and MRCA. For instance, ADF Reservists who served in Operation Slipper in the Middle East area of operations will have compensation coverage under the MRCA and be eligible to claim for benefits for any lost earning capacity, ongoing impairment, medical treatment, etc, which results from a service-related injury or disease during that period. In addition to compensation and health treatment for medical conditions that are linked to ADF service, ADF members who have deployed on operations regarded as ‘warlike’ or ‘non-warlike’ have access to non-liability healthcare from DVA. This means that treatment is provided for posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and certain other conditions, irrespective of whether or not the condition is accepted as relating to ADF service. This treatment is available also to members on peacekeeping service.

PFA

Compensation for Police Undertaking Police Peacekeeping or ADF Reservist Roles Overseas

In late 2013 the Police Federation of Australia’s (PFA) Industrial Planning Committee (IPC) met with representatives of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) and RSL to ascertain the best way forward should a member present to their respective Police Association/Union with symptoms that might relate to and injury or illness received whilst working in the capacity of a “police peacekeeping mission” or whilst deployed as an ADF Reservist.

Additional information regarding coverage for police appointees under the VEA can be obtained in Factsheet DP80 on the DVA website at www.dva.gov.au.

International deployment raises many issues not faced when policing at home

With the exception of Sudan, which commenced in 2006, only those peacekeeping deployments which commenced prior to 1 July 2004 have coverage under the VEA.

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PFA launches Good Practice Code for Managing Risks in Policing

On 12 May, PFA President Vince Kelly launched the PFA’s Good Practice Code for Managing Risks in Policing in front of over 200 delegates and guests at the NSW Police Association Conference in Terrigal. The Code is the culmination of three year’s work by the PFA and all of our Association/Union OH&S staff, who drew on their practical experience with police around the country. As part of the launch a CD version of the Code was provided to each delegate to take back to their workplace.

It deals with the risks officers experience every day of the week on the frontline. These are the risks which cause injuries, illness and at worst deaths of police undertaking operational duties. The Code maps out a path to reduce those risks.

A recent report, published in the Medical Journal of Australia this month has shown that Police experience the third highest rate of serious injury at work of any occupation. Police are third after paramedics and construction

workers for serious injuries. For Police, that rate is 42.7 serious injuries per 1,000 officers for which a workers’ compensation claim was lodged. In all over 750 police have been killed in the line of duty and are remembered annually at the National Police Memorial.

The PFA’s earlier Police at Work project, conducted through the Workplace Research Centre at Sydney University, showed that the fear of injury or illness from police work is widespread and rising.

For all the above reasons the PFA in conjunction with its branches embarked on the development of this Code.

Apart from setting out how work health and safety duties need to be dealt with by Police Commissioners, Senior Executives and all police in the workplace, it also deals with practical examples. Examples like single officer patrols, police pursuits, RBT operations, firearms training, pregnant officers and chemical spills are included as examples in the Code.

We had hoped that this Code would be an official Code of Practice under the National Work Health and Safety laws through Safe Work Australia.

Regrettably, we could not reach agreement with the Police Commissioner’s national body ANZPAA. They weren’t keen on having a number of the examples in the Code that we believed were vital to make it a practical document for police practitioners so the PFA determined to proceed with its own Good Practice Code.

Even without it being an official Code of Practice under Work Health and Safety laws, this Code adds to the body of knowledge about Work Health and Safety in Policing.

We are confident that it will make the profession of policing safer.

Good Practice Code for Managing Risks in Policing

May 2014

POLICE FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA

For a copy of the Code got to the PFA website www.pfa.org.au

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LONG SERVICE PIN Awarded for a cumulative total of ten years as a regional Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or Secretary or service on the Executive.

These awards will be retrospective. If you believe you qualify should make an application in writing or by email to reception@ntpa.com.au. Your application should include details of your service and, where possible, any evidence to support the application.

The new service pins are in addition to the Life Membership, Meritorious Service Award and Branch Service Awards currently provided.

Over the years many people have worked tirelessly for their colleagues by playing an active role in the Association. The Executive has approved a system to recognise those members who provide service as Regional Delegates or members of the Executive.

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member Update

Resignations Rank Date

Butt, Christopher David Senior Constable 1/C 21-Feb-14

McWatt, Justin Malcolm Senior Constable 03-Feb-14

Groube, Kathryn Ann Constable 1/C 20-Feb-14

Strmiska, Filip Auxiliary 11-Feb-14

Morris, Tyson Senior Constable 1/C 15-Mar-14

Taylor, Danny Francis Senior Constable 16-Mar-14

Waddell, Tristan James Senior Constable 17-Mar-14

Cantsilieris, Frederick Constable 1/C 14-Mar-14

Fitzell, Adam Jeffrey Constable 1/C 26-Mar-14

Campbell, Dane William Senior Auxiliary 21-Mar-14

Hunt, Sandor David Senior Constable 28-Mar-14

Dapson, Gavin Barrie Anthony Constable 1/C 14-Mar-14

Blackwood-Manolis, Zachary Angelo

Constable 29-Mar-14

Lee, Trent Nathen Constable 31-Mar-14

Parker, Mandy Lou Auxiliary 26-Mar-14

Maines, Shayne Lester Deputy Commissioner 21-Apr-14

Willmington, Paul Matthew Sergeant 22-Apr-14

Ward, Michael Neal Senior Constable 21-Apr-14

Baldwin, Warrick Denney Constable 18-Apr-14

Fisher, Jason Paul Constable 17-Apr-14

Smith, Samantha Senior ACPO 09-Apr-14

Wallace, Sarel Gai Senior ACPO 06-Apr-14

McPherson, Gail Maree Senior Auxiliary 3-Apr-14

Brooker, Cameron Peter Senior Constable 1/C 25-Apr-14

Retirements Rank Date

Briggs, Martyn William Sergeant 19-Feb-14

Kesby, Ian Mark Sergeant 14-Feb-14

Hill, Michael Ian Senior Auxiliary 24-Feb-14

McDonagh, Gordon James Senior Constable 28-Feb-14

Butler, Samara Lee ACPO 1/C 21-Mar-14

Chambers, Kylie Margaret Senior Constable 07-Apr-14

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