The April-June edition of Red Tape is ready to download

The latest issue of Red Tape is available to download now. Our current issue looks at NSW universities as they emerge from the shock of COVID-19. We go on campus to find out how universities can deal with the drop in overseas student numbers that has slashed their revenue. Red Tape also covers Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: the signs to look for and the strategies…

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Goulburn industrial action update

Further to our bulletin of 6:41 pm 27 March 2021, the PSA has now received a LETTER from Commissioner Peter Severin provided for the urgent attention of all members. Contact details Nicole Jess Chairperson 0427 609 199 Jason Charlton Vice Chairperson 0401 500 976 Natalie Howes Secretary 0407 011 441 Mark Hutchinson Assistant Secretary 0410 031 963 Darren King Country Vice Chair 0407 935 039…

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NHVR Bill Tabled In Parliament

On Wednesday 24th March 2021, the Bill effecting the transfer of the Heavy Vehicle Inspection scheme and Heavy Vehicle National Law functions from TfNSW to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) was tabled in Parliament. The Bill's tabling is the first step in the process; whilst this is not the final legislation, the Bill provides guidance on what will occur to TfNSW employees if and…

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The PSA will strongly oppose any NSW Government attempt to rip $14 million dollars out of NSW Government Integrity agencies.

PSA members will be aware of recent reports that the NSW Government may be cutting funding to NSW Integrity agencies. Integrity agencies play a vital role in auditing the use of public money, investigating corruption and misconduct, ensuring Governments meet their responsibilities to the community and conducting independent, democratic elections. They are concerned these reported funding cuts will result in job cuts, which could negatively…

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TfNSW Update - Recruitment and Placement Dispute

The PSA and Transport for NSW have been in dispute about the placement strategy being implemented for Evolving Transport (ET). You can refer to our previous bulletins HERE and HERE for details. After taking this matter to the Industrial Relations Commission on 11 March, we received confirmation this week that TfNSW would be adopting a number of changes to the ET process. These changes ensure…

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