POVB bulletin

CSNSW Reforms Consultative Meeting The Executive met with CSNSW on 25 May 2020 for the Reform Consultative meeting. We have been meeting fortnightly and last fortnight we requested CSNSW give us the numbers for each centre that have not been presented with their Prison Bed Capacity Reform presentation. Prior to requesting the numbers, CSNSW was conducting benchmark reviews, filling current vacancies in centres, working on…

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COVID-19 and pregnancy

The PSA/CPSU NSW has had a significant number of enquiries from members regarding the pandemic and pregnancy. The PSA is advising members of medical resources to help keep members informed and safe, in consultation with their treating medical advisors. Safety and pregnancy The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has issued a revised message for pregnant people and their families…

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NSW Police: Work from home update

The PSA has recently been advised by a number of members that they are required to return to the workplace, following a period of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The new Public Health Order which took effect on 15 May 2020 made changes to explicitly require an employer to allow an employee to work at the person's place of residence where it is…

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icare members’ bulletin

The PSA has been meeting with icare management over members’ concerns about COVID-19 restrictions and their impact on working arrangements. Flexible Working Hours Agreement With many employees now working from home, communications to staff have focused very much on working standard hours; that is your contract hours of seven hours a day. The PSA is expecting further communications and with the GE for each of…

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Taronga reopening

As members would be aware, the NSW Government has announced that from June 1, visitors will be able to return to Taronga Zoo. While the Zoo and the Government have referred to some protocols that will be in place, there is little in terms of specifics at this point.  The PSA is scheduling an urgent meeting with Zoo management so adequate consultation surrounding the work,…

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