2024 Autumn issue of Red Tape is out now

Click image to download a copy of the latest issue The cover story for the Autumn issue of Red Tape chronicles the neglect and outright vandalism of a much-loved Sydney institution, the Powerhouse Museum. The museum has been a vital part of Sydney’s cultural life since 1988, yet has become a political football for the State Government. Our feature covers this decline, including a rally…

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Police Link Dispute

The PSA has brought an industrial dispute against the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) in respect of the NSWPF’s failure to permit part-time shift workers in Police Link to elect between a day’s wage or an additional annual leave day when ‘rostered off’ on a public holiday (the Entitlement). The dispute is currently before Commissioner O’Sullivan in the Industrial Relations Commission. This dispute arose because the…

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Vacancies on the Department of Regional NSW Departmental Committee

The PSA would like to advise members that the Secretary of the Department of Regional NSW Departmental Committee (DRNSW DC) Johanna Kempff has left the Department. The PSA thanks Johanna for her work as Secretary and wishes her well in her future endeavours. This leaves us with vacancies on the DRNSW DC in Electorates 1,2 and 4. ELECTORATE NAME DESCRIPTION Delegates Required ELECTORATE 1 Department…

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Health Professional Councils Authority: Reminder to please fill in the survey

Just a reminder that the Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) survey closes on Friday 12 April 2024. We are seeking your participation in a survey to identify and address issues with case management. Our aim is to better understand and ultimately improve efficiency, consistency and transparency in our case management practices across the HPCA. We highly encourage you to share this survey with your colleagues,…

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We want to hear from you: Births, Deaths, and Marriages proposed restructure

In December 2023, your union was advised of a restructure taking place in Births, Deaths, and Marriages (BDM) without appropriate consultation as per legislation. Despite assertions that this was a “sneak peek” of what the business would be putting out to consultation next year, the PSA is firmly of the opinion that this was an attempted restructure by stealth. The union quickly intervened to halt…

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