PSA raises dispute: Department of Communities and Justice, Child Protection and Practice staff placement plan

  13 May 2026

The PSA has raised a formal dispute with the Department of Communities and Justice, Child Protection and Practice about the current system reform restructure being undertaken.

Letter of dispute can be viewed HERE.

As part of the dispute, the status quo is to remain and no further steps should be taken to progress the changes proposed in the Staff Placement Plan.

We will be demanding clarity around future phases, answers to your questions and time for you to provide informed and meaningful feedback.

While the changes may be designed to improve Child Protection and support Out of Home Care, feedback and input from those of you doing the work needs to be genuinely considered and listened to.

If you have questions or concerns, please forward them and speak with your local delegates.