Victoria’s COVID-19 outbreak and current health orders

Working from Home The current general health order repeats the ability to work from home if reasonably practicable. It states: Direction of Minister about place of work The Minister directs that an employer must allow an employee to work at the employee’s place of residence if it is reasonably practicable to do so. The understanding of what is reasonably practicable has not changed, so if…

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Update on salaries case

The PSA’s fight for a salary increase will continue later this month after the hearing did not conclude before the Full Bench in the allotted hearing dates Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June. The PSA was able to complete its evidence on 24 and 25 June. The cross examination of the Government’s witnesses started on Thursday afternoon however the hearing was adjourned due to…

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Your PSA Wrap Up: Office of Sport Uniform Policy, Covid-19, Homebase and more!

On 30 June 2020, PSA staff and delegates met with Office of Sport management for our quarterly joint consultative committee meeting.  The PSA requested that management report back on the following areas of concern to our members: The Uniform Policy consultation Covid-19 WH&S measures across centres Homebase central booking system Finalising the new role description for Client Service Officers Myuna Bay Rebuild plans Venues NSW…

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Powerhouse Museum Saved

Many members will have heard the news – the Powerhouse Museum has been saved.  In the face of a sustained campaign by the PSA and community groups, the Government has been forced to backtrack on its plans to sell and shut down the Ultimo site.  The Government has also committed to going ahead with a now additional Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta.  While the specific details…

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Powerhouse Museum Saved

No doubt you will have heard the news – the Powerhouse Museum has been saved. In the face of a sustained campaign by the PSA and community groups, the Government has been forced to backtrack on its plans to sell and shut down the Ultimo site. The Government has also committed to going ahead with a now additional Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta. While the specific…

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