Scenic Rim Regional Council, Media Release, 30 July 2025

Scenic Rim Regional Council is taking all possible steps to minimise disruption to the community during industrial action planned by three unions this week.

Council CEO David Keenan has received notices of protected industrial action from Thursday 31 July 2025 from three of the six unions representing Council employees, The Services Union (TSU), the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) in relation to claims made in negotiations for the proposed certified agreement with Council.

“Given the diversity of the unions involved, their proposed actions are likely to impact a wide range of Council services and facilities across the Scenic Rim,” he said.

“Council is working to ensure that, as far as possible, the impact of this industrial action on residents and ratepayers is minimised.

“As the number of employees participating in industrial action is yet to be determined, members of the community are encouraged to check Council’s website and social media channels for regular updates on potential closures and disruption to services.”

At present, Council has offered a four per cent increase annually for a three-year period with provisions for better working conditions such as doubling bereavement leave.

“I have also committed to further discussions in relation to a review of on-call services and hope that, through the bargaining process, a fair and affordable solution will be forthcoming,” Mr Keenan said.