Grafton closure update

On Tuesday, 27 August 2019, the NSW Government announced the impending closure of Grafton Correctional Centre. The PSA attended the centre and met with all available staff on Wednesday, 28 August 2019. At that meeting many questions were put to the Association. Due to the fact no notification was given that this announcement was being made, some of those questions could not be answered at…

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IPART: PSA members’ meeting – 2 August 2019

A PSA member meeting was held on 2 August 2019. New Organiser, Ian Little, introduced himself to attendees, explained his role, advised that IPART has a new Industrial Officer, Phoebe Dangerfield who hopes to meet the membership next meeting, and took note of member concerns and comment. The State Government’s Machinery of Government (MoG) changes has brought IPART into the Department of Customer Service cluster.…

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The PSA ChildStory survey closes TODAY. Have you had your say?

The PSA ChildStory survey closes today at 4pm. CLICK HERE TO DO THE SURVEY. You can read the original BULLETIN outlining why we are surveying members. Thank you to those of you that have sent your feedback, hearing from members is vital and supports the work of the PSA. Don't let your opportunity to have your say on ChildStory and the importance of having access…

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Treasury – Policy and Budget restructure

The PSA has received a response from the Department on the restructure. You can view their response HERE. Extension of time/EOIs Members will note that the PSA asked that the one-week consultation period be extended. The Department agreed to an extension of another week – the PSA understands this afforded staff, especially secondees, more time to have a dialogue with Executive Directors in other parts…

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Reporting Services Branch update

The PSA met with Courts and Tribunal Services HR last week. After initial enquiries made by the PSA in July 2019 on behalf of members, HR has decided to offer temporary contracts to members employed casually. These offers will be to individuals who have a regular pattern of work. If members have any questions about this, they are encouraged to contact the PSA. What can…

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