Public sector survey changes raise eyebrows in Queensland
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14 Sept, 09:54ZPublic sector survey changes raise eyebrows in Queensland
14 Sept, 09:54ZChanges to Queensland public sector surveys raise concerns
First reportsmh.com.au · 14 Sept, 09:54Z
Latest reporttheage.com.au · 14 Sept, 09:54Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Queensland agencies reportedly changed survey prompts, with some removing or restricting optional free-text feedback.
Why
About 20 percent of 330,000 public workers participated in 2025, amid vacancy controls and teacher pay classification issues.
Watch
Watch whether frontline Child Safety roles receive exemptions, teacher pay classifications change, and agencies restore unrestricted free-text feedback.
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Summary
- Circus notes changes to the Working for Queensland survey feedback prompts.
- Some agencies reportedly removed or restricted the free-text optional section.
- About 20 percent of the 330,000-strong workforce participated in 2025.
- Vacancy management in Child Safety may exempt ‘key frontline’ roles from fill.
- Senior teachers see pay issues due to award and agreement classifications.
Summary
- Public Circus reports changes to the Working for Queensland survey free-text box this year.
- Some agencies removed open feedback sections or replaced prompts with constrained questions.
- Approximately 20 percent of the 330,000-strong workforce responded in 2025.
- Belinda Drew's Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety introduces vacancy management.
- Wage dispute continues as senior teachers see pay impacts from award adjustments.