PSA News – 12 September 2014

Union disgusted at decreased worker protections after shooting PSA media release The PSA is appalled that in the wake of the shooting death of compliance officer Glen Turner, a bill has been proposed that will reduce penalties for obstructing the work of public servants. The Shooters and Fishers Party's Native Vegetation Amendment Bill 2014 proposes a reduction in penalties for "obstructing an authorised officer in…

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PSA News – 25 September 2014

Riot at Goulburn prison highlights need for proper workers comp MEDIA RELEASE 22 September 2014 The riot at the maximum security Goulburn Prison over the weekend highlighted the need for proper workers compensation for the state’s Prison Officers said the Public Service Association (PSA). While no officers were injured in the disturbance which involved approximately 30 inmates, injuries to Prison Officers are common in overcrowded…

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PSA News - 10 October 2014

Privatisation of State Fleet Even when a Government department is making a profit for the people of NSW, this Government wants to privatise it. Read the letter to the Minister from PSA General Secretary, Anne Gardiner HERE. Stop the power sell off In 2012-13, the poles and wires of the electricity network added $1.672 billion to the NSW budget through dividends and tax equivalents. Go…

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Positive outcomes

Tara McCarthy reinstatement a victory For the last 18 months the PSA has been working to have Tara McCarthy, the first female deputy Commissioner in the history of the State Emergency Services reinstated after she was corruptly sacked. Today, it has been announced that Deputy Commissioner McCarthy will return to her position. This is an important win not only for Deputy Commissioner McCarthy, but also…

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PSA News – 7 November 2014

TAFE Changes Moratorium Bill The TAFE Changes Moratorium (Secure Future for Public Provision of Vocational Education and Training) Bill 2014 which was introduced by The Greens’ John Kaye is before the NSW Parliament. The Bill aims to: restore TAFE funding by reversing massive budget cuts; recognise TAFE NSW as the principal provider of vocational education and training; stop rising fees and job losses; and freeze…

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