Taronga Zoo vaccination directive

On Tuesday 27 September the PSA was contacted by members from Taronga advising of a Town Hall meeting, where management notified staff that they would be required to have been vaccinated by 18 October 2021. This is despite the fact there have been no health orders given. This meeting was followed by an all-staff bulletin confirming Taronga’s position which states: From Monday, 18th October 2021…

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Community Corrections restructure: Consultation update and member survey

Thank you to all the members who have submitted feedback to the PSA so far. In response to member feedback and to assist the PSA Working Group in our discussions with the Department, the PSA has developed a short survey. You can take the survey HERE.  The PSA met with Human Resources and the Assistant Commissioner on 23 September 2021. Below is a summary of…

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DCJ COVID-19 Vaccination Policy – Consultation Update

The PSA has been supplied a DRAFT DCY COVID-19 Vaccination policy for consultation. The PSA will be meeting with DCJ representatives next week to discuss further and will be providing feedback in writing regarding the draft policy. The policy outlines DCJ’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements, and its approach to identifying locations or worksites that DCJ have determined require vaccination as part of minimising the risk of…

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Update on consultation around Rapid Antigen Testing

On Thursday 30 September your union, the PSA met with Shane Bentley and Aaron Keech to discuss the introduction of mandatory Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) prior to members starting their shifts. Shane Bentley confirmed the introduction of RAT prior to staff commencing shifts in the Transport Operations Room (TOR) and the options for staff who do not wish to be tested. The PSA raised questions…

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Legal Aid’s road map to opening up: What’s your view?

In consultation with the PSA, Legal Aid NSW will shortly announce its plans on how to resume operations in the current COVID-19 climate. The PSA is committed to your wellbeing and as such is seeking feedback from members if they have concerns about the plan to re-open. If you have concerns about the plan or feel that you are being asked to perform duties or…

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