Rural Fire Service Camping Allowance update

As you will know from our bulletin sent out on 17 December 2021, the PSA won its long drawn out dispute with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) regarding Camping Allowance. That bulletin is attached HERE. We are still in communication with RFS to coordinate back pay where appropriate. This particular bulletin is the remind you of your entitlement and to ensure you are putting in…

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Blacktown Court House: PSA raises the roof on safety

Thank you to all members who continue to call your union to make sure we advocate on your behalf to achieve better work conditions for yourselves! Since we raised your concerns with management about the conditions at Blacktown Court House (leaking roofs, mould smell) there is approval to replace the building's entire roof. These works will commence this financial year. The Registrar has been advised…

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PSA raises the roof on safety

Members at Blacktown Court House recently raised concerns with the PSA regarding a leaking roof and mouldy smell that was impacting on their Work Health and Safety. After raising these concerns with management approval was given to replace the entire roof at Blacktown Local Court, and these works will commence this financial year. The Registrar has been advised to ensure Blacktown staff are aware the…

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Call for nominations: Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre Workplace Group 2022

Official notice is hereby given for the Annual General Meeting for the Frank Baxter Work Place Group, to be conducted by electronic ballot. Nominations are called for eight Executive Committee members as follows: Chair Secretary Vice Chair Assistant Secretary Women's Officer Line Delegates (3) If you would like to be nominated as a delegate please complete the nomination form on Survey Monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FrankBaxterWPG_2022 Nominations close…

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Natural Resources Access Regulator: Proposed transfer of the licensing and approval functions to Water Operations

The PSA has been briefed by DPE and Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) representatives on the proposed transfer of NRAR Licensing & Approval functions to Water Operations as of 1 April 2022. The PSA has been provided the rationale for such transfer relates to the protection of ‘NRAR’s Independent Regulator status, and to improve water sector governance in line with recommendations to separate compliance and…

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