PSA News - 28 January 2016

PSA wins reassessment of medical assessments The PSA has successfully lobbied the Public Service Commission (PSC) to amend its proposed changes to the draft Fitness for Duty guidelines, relating to assessments for non-work related medical conditions and injuries. Based on the issues the PSA brought to the PSC’s attention, the PSC made some improvements to the draft guidelines, such as: more stringent requirements surrounding consultation…

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Willing to work: Australian Human Rights Commission Inquiry into Employment Discrimination

Willing to work bulletin to all members - 11 January 2016 (PDF version) The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is currently conducting an inquiry into age and disability discrimination called ‘Willing to Work’. The PSA’s role In October 2015, a survey was sent to all PSA members. 1,257 responses were received. We would like to thank those who took the time to share your experiences…

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PSA News

PSA members driving union change An opinion piece was published in the Daily Telegraph last week about PSA members driving union change. You can read the article HERE Sell off of the Land and Property Information Service The PSA issued a media release today about the huge risks associated with the sell off of the Land and Property Information Service. (LPI) You can read the…

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PSA News - 15 December 2015

Central Council supports PSA General Secretary Yesterday, Central Council, the governing body of the PSA, passed several motions in support of recent decisions of the PSA General Secretary, Anne Gardiner. In addition, the below censure motion of the PSA President, Sue Walsh was laid on the table as per the rules for the next meeting of Central Council. Moved Cllr Turner        …

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PSA News - 24 November 2015

State of the public sector report The Public Service Commission’s 2015 State of the NSW Public Sector Report has been released. The report focuses on six features of high performing organisations: workforce capability and diversity, employee engagement, customer focus, leadership strength, culture and behaviours and productivity and innovation. You can read the report HERE. Australian Museum guts staff, putting priceless artefacts at risk: union –…

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