Client Assessment and Referral Section survey results

Thanks to our members who responded to the recent survey around the future of the Client Assessment and Referral Section (CARS). The response was overwhelming it its support for the CARS service currently being provided. The feedback provided is invaluable in supporting the representations the PSA is making to the CEO.  The question now is whether the concerns and submissions of Legal Aid staff will…

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Call for nominations: Department of Education Departmental Committee

16 Delegates required The Department of Education Departmental Committee shall consist of 16 delegates from the electorates as listed below: ELECTORATE NAME PSA REGIONS and OFFICES 2021 Delegates Required Electorate 1 Sydney Metropolitan 6 Electorate 2 North Coast (PSA Lismore Office) and North West (PSA Tamworth Office) 1 Electorate 3 South East (PSA Wollongong Office) and South West (PSA Wagga Office) 2 Electorate 4 Central…

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DCJ COVID-19 Vaccination Policy – Consultation continues

The PSA met with representatives from CSNSW on the afternoon of Monday 27 September to discuss a DRAFT DCJ COVID-19 Vaccination policy, as it relates to CSNSW. The PSA raised a number of questions, and will be providing feedback in writing regarding the draft policy. The PSA will be meeting with DCJ representatives next week to discuss further. Medical Contraindication exemptions The Draft policy outlines…

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Consumer, Building and Property Operational Review – Dispute Bulletin

Following a number of concerns that have been raised by members with the PSA since the release of the CBP operational review and operational changes to the Building Inspectors in respect of the issuing of rectification notices, the PSA filed a dispute in the Industrial Relations Commission. The PSA dispute outlined two main issues which were: Ongoing consultation with PSA members, in particular, changes that…

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Community Services Helpline and Public Health Orders for Local Government Areas of Concern

The Public Service Association met with members concerned about the impact of Public Health Orders (PHO) for the 12 Local Government Areas of Concern (LGA) and working from home. The PHO is clear in that it affects essential workers who reside in an LGA of concern and are required to leave the LGA for work. As Helpline Staff have been working from home since the…

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