Fisheries: Bans remain in force

The PSA held an urgent meeting with Fisheries management on Monday 26 August to discuss the bans that have been put in place by FOVB members. We advised management that we were aware that approximately 70 offenses had been entered into Nautilus since we last met in March. At that previous meeting they had advised us that Fisheries Officers’ role with rock fishing was more…

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Department of Customer Service JCC update

Your union met with management in relation to the Realignment Joint Consultative Committee on 22 August 2019. The following matters were discussed: Revenue NSW – Consultation has not yet commenced as the Secretary has not yet signed off on the proposal. It is expected that consultation will begin in the next couple of weeks. There is a win in Lithgow in relation to jobs relocating…

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PSA CPSU NSW training in LISMORE

The PSA CPSU NSW will be running the following training courses in Lismore: Care & Resilience (mental health) Tuesday 5 November 2019 WHS two-day course Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November 2019 The courses start at 9.30 am and finish by 4.30pm. The course venue is Southern Cross University. COURSE OUTLINES Care and Resilience This course aims to enhance mental health awareness. It provides participants…

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Fisheries: Workplace bans. Direction to members

The following directions apply to Fisheries Officers who are members of the PSA and are employed in Department of Primary Industries. The PSA directs members not to engage in Rock Fishing Safety Enforcement duties the PSA directs members not to engage in any compliance and enforcement activity where the carriage and use of their baton and handcuffs has not been clearly established as lawful by…

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Have you done it yet? Important ChildStory survey and KIDS access

CLICK HERE FOR THE SURVEY Recently the PSA sent you a survey and BULLETIN asking you some questions about ChildStory and KIDS access. Thank you to those of you that have sent your feedback, hearing from members is vital and supports the work of the PSA. But we still need more! This is your opportunity to have your say on ChildStory and the importance of…

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