Union calls for inquiry into 457 jobs rort by Baird Government

PSA Media release: There must be an immediate inquiry into the Baird Government contracting out vital public services replacing full time local jobs with overseas workers on 457 ‘temporary’ visas said the Public Service Association (PSA). The union said the Baird Government has used 457 ‘temporary’ visas to fill 32 full time “onshore” jobs following the outsourcing of ServiceFirst which handled IT, HR and payroll…

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Baird makes failed privatised child protection a “priority”

Media release: Premier Mike Baird has officially declared propping up the failed privatised child protection system remains a priority for his Government said the Public Service Association (PSA). The announcement was made as part of the “Premier’s Priorities Update” – listing 12 areas of Government focus. Tragically, “Protecting our kids” came in at Number 7. “Despite tragic evidence to the contrary, the Baird Government has…

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Latham pushed out of ICAC to curb investigations of Government

PSA media release: The resignation of Megan Latham is the ultimate prize for the Baird Government in its quest to keep its dealings out of the public eye said the Public Service Association (PSA). “The resignation of Megan Latham is the scalp the Baird Government have been seeking as part of its push to curb the capacity of the ICAC to investigate the Government, its…

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National Park firefighting plans up in smoke in summer heat

PSA media release: Large areas of the state will be left exposed to bushfires at the peak of summer due to a restructure of National Park operations by the Office of Environment & Heritage said the Public Service Association (PSA). National Park regions were reduced from 14 down to eight. All Regional Managers, critical in fire management and hazard-reduction burns, were required to apply for…

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Four Corners exposes critical need for Government child protection services

PSA media release: The ABC’s Four Corners ‘Broken Homes’ investigation has tragically reinforced what the Public Service Association (PSA) has been red flagging for years: the critical need for Government operated child protection services rather than for-profit care. “What does it say about a Government - and a society - when the care and protection of desperate vulnerable children is used to make a dollar?”…

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