International Women’s Day 2026

International Women’s Day (IWD) takes place on Sunday 8 March 2026. The theme this year is ‘Balance the Scales’, which calls attention to the urgent need to ensure fair, inclusive and accessible justice for all women. Why we celebrate IWD IWD has always been about collective action. The very first IWD was organised to celebrate the victory of women textile workers and quickly became a rallying…

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Members of Parliament staff: 1 July 2026 pay increase and what’s next for staffers

From 1 July 2026 you will notice a 3 per cent increase in your salary. This increase forms part of the 9.5 per cent pay increase secured by the Public Service Association (PSA) in 2024 for staff employed by Members of Parliament, along with a 1 per cent increase to your superannuation. This outcome was achieved through collective advocacy and formal negotiations led by the…

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Come meet your PSA representatives

Do you work out of Mt Druitt Community Services Centre? The Public Service Association (PSA) is holding an in-person and online members' meeting. Whether you’re in the office or working from home, Organiser Andrea Cartwright will be available to discuss member issues. This lunch-time meeting -is a great opportunity for both members and non-members to: Meet your PSA Organiser Learn the benefits of using the…

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Parliament of NSW Department Staff: members meeting notice

Join your PSA organiser and delegates for the first members’ meeting of 2026 to discuss how your union can best support your workplace and any issues you would like us to raise at the upcoming Joint Consultative Committee (JCC). Your PSA delegates and staff meet with Parliament NSW management on a quarterly basis to raise workplace issues on behalf of members. The JCC is an…

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Joint Child Protection Response Program: come and have morning tea with the PSA!

Do you work in the Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP), for Southwest Sydney? The PSA is holding an in person and online members' meeting. Whether you’re in the office or working from home Organiser Andrea Cartwright will be available to discuss member issues. Come along to meeting - this is a great opportunity for both members and non-members to: Meet your PSA Organiser. Learn…

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