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 – 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 – 2 September 2014

People Matter Employee Survey The results of the 2014 People Matter survey have been released. Almost 20% of the sector completed the survey with 73,550 employees taking part. The PSA has requested a briefing on the results from the Public Service Commission at the September sector wide consultative committee. The report is available HERE. PSA responds to Ajaka on ADHC privatisation PSA General Secretary Anne…

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PSA News - 1 August 2014

Recreation leave reduction not open license for managers A recent circular issued by the Treasury directs public sector agencies (including related entities and State Owned Corporations) to make all "reasonable attempts" to reduce the recreation leave balances of employees to 30 days or fewer by 30 June 2015. This is not, however, an open invitation for managers to direct staff to take leave whenever they…

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PSA News - 24 July 2014

Government’s Decade of Decentralisation a road to anywhere cheap In November 2012, the State Government appointed the NSW Decentralisation Taskforce to undertake a review of the so called Decade of Decentralisation policy. Unsurprisingly, while the Government says the policy is all about better servicing and supporting regional communities, the bottom line really, as always, is about cost savings and “efficiencies”. The NSW Decentralisation Taskforce provided…

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