PSA Legal Fund for Special Constables and other Justice sector members

Special Constables perform an incredibly important role in the NSW Police Force. But providing security to your colleagues can be dangerous and difficult work. The PSA has a legal fund available for members working in the Justice sector, including Special Constables. The PSA strongly encourages every Special Constable member to join the Legal Fund to ensure they have legal protection for matters that may arise…

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Special Constables: Role Description dispute update

The PSA appeared in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) this afternoon for a compulsory report back on the Special Constables Role Description dispute. Following discussions between the parties, the matter has been stood over until after the meeting with the Minister for Police and Emergency Services on Monday 2 September. The PSA is also working on finalising a meeting with the Public Service Commission to…

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SLSOs bulletin – Worth 100% in Recognition Week

On 26 August 2019 your School Learning Support Officer delegates met at PSA House for The Special Education Working Group (SEWG). The committee discussed many ‘hot topics’ affecting SLSOs across NSW and a report back to members is below. If you have an issue you would like the SEWG delegates to discuss and report back on, we encourage members to send them to the committee…

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NSW Police: Managing Excess Leave Entitlements

Members from across different Commands in NSW Police have raised concerns with the PSA about directives they are receiving around the management of excess leave. It is important members are aware of their award entitlements and are not being asked to follow unlawful directives. Clause 78.2 of the Crown Employees (NSW Police Force Administrative Officers and Temporary Employees) Award 2009 outlines the ‘Limits on Accumulation…

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YOUR Communications (Police Radio) Advisory Group Delegates – update

Following recent nominations and elections for the Communications Advisory Group (Police Radio), an updated list of your delegates is provided below: Electorate Delegate Tamworth Sharon Watkins (Secretary) Penrith John Hughes (Chair) Oak Flats Murray Adamson Sydney (1) Michael Petersen Sydney (2) vacant Newcastle (1) vacant Newcastle (2) vacant   The PSA wishes to thank all members who nominated and congratulates all those who were elected,…

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