NSW Businesslink Industrial Bulletin

The PSA re-appeared before the Industrial Relation Commission on Friday 23 August 2013 and provided an update to His Honour Justice Boland on the progress that had been made since our last IRC appearance on 18 July 2013. The PSA advised that through proceedings before the IRC, two meetings were scheduled with FACS executive and these meetings occurred on Tuesday 13 August 2103. The Association…

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South Coast COSP Closures - WIN News

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Public Passenger Services - proposed restructure

Recent correspondence between the PSA and Transport for NSW regarding the PPS restructure. Letter to PSA 17 September 2013 ATTACHMENT 1 and 2 - Response to PSA proposed alternative structure   PSA Letter to Nicholas Davison 23 August 2013

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Halfway house closures a danger to community: The Daily Telegraph

Alicia Wood Political Reporter PUBLIC safety will be put at risk by cuts to parole halfway houses, the prison officers union claims. In November, the state government will close seven of eight parole residences that house 104 people before they are released into the community. Parolees in these houses are monitored as they reintegrate into the community, and get help finding jobs. The Public Service…

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NSW Govt uses NDIS roll out as trojan horse for privatisation of disability services

Family and Community Services NDIS Bulletin 3 (PDF) GOVERNMENT BILL TO RAM THROUGH PRIVATISATION OF SERVICES. The NSW government has this week introduced into Parliament the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NSW Enabling) Bill that cuts critical public disability support services. No attempt was made to consult with unions prior to its introduction. The Bill, if passed, may allow for the compulsory forced transfer of ADHC…

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