PSA Timeline: 1980 – 1989
| Year | Information |
| 1989 | General Secretary and Vice Presidents are elected by a ballot of members for the first time. |
| 1987 | The President, Deputy President and Treasurer are elected for first time by ballot of all members, rather than by Annual Conference delegates. |
| 1986 | After negotiations with the PSA, the NSW public sector introduces permanent part-time work. |
| 1983 | Workplace Groups are introduced to the structure. |
| 1981 | The four-division structure is reviewed at the PSA’s Annual Conference. |
| 1980 | In the first stoppage of PSA members, Prison Officers walk off the job. |