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Youth detention workers reach in-principle pay deal with Qld government

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Hammond, N. (2026, September 30). Youth detention workers reach in-principle pay deal with Qld government. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/qld-youth-detention-workers-in-principle-pay-deal/107214000

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The Australian Workers' Union has negotiated an in-principle pay deal with the Queensland government for youth detention workers after months of talks. Key provisions include early progression opportunities for new hires and retention bonuses: $3,000 at five years and $6,000 at ten years of service. The agreement must still be ratified by union members before becoming official.

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Youth detention workers in Queensland, represented by Australian Workers' Union (AWU) and other unions, have reached an in-principle pay deal with the state government after months of negotiations. The deal includes early progression for new starters, $3,000 retention bonuses for five years of service, and $6,000 for 10 years of service. During negotiations, workers had reported dangerous conditions and overcrowding at detention centers, leading to strikes and workplace bans. AWU secretary Stacey Schinnerl stated that the agreement supports worker retention in tough environments but emphasized the ongoing focus on improving workplace safety. The deal still needs approval from union members before it can be finalized.

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The deal, which follows months of negotiation, will include early progression for starters and a $3,000 retention bonus at five years of service and $6,000 for 10 years.

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🔮 The deal, which follows months of negotiation, will include early progression for starters and a $3,000 retention bonus at five years of service and $6,000 for 10 years.

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Youth detention workers reach in-principle pay deal with Qld government · assertive framing

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Youth detention workers reach in-principle pay deal with Queensland government asserted

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In short: The Australian Workers' Union has reached an in-principle pay deal with the Queensland government for youth detention workers. asserted

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The deal, which follows months of negotiation, will include early progression for starters and a $3,000 retention bonus at five years of service and $6,000 for 10 years. asserted

which → follow → years

The AWU says the deal will still need to be voted on by members. asserted

deal → say → members