Minister disconnected from real Community Services helpline problems

PSA media release Media reports that a police officer attempting to report a case of child abuse to Community Services was placed on hold for 12 hours by the Department’s Helpline come as no surprise said the Public Service Association (PSA). The union has repeatedly raised concerns regarding work overload and staffing issues with the Department and met with FACS Secretary Michael Coutts-Trotter as recently…

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PSA Media release 22 September 2016 - Proof Minister sat on his hands, did nothing on foster crisis

The Public Service Association (PSA) wrote to Family and Community Services Minister Brad Hazzard more than a year ago warning of the many issues arising in the privately run foster care system. Mr Hazzard’s response was shocking, claiming there were no issues – in fact he was: “ …proud of the improvement in the care of our most vulnerable children.” PSA Assistant General Secretary Steve…

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PSA media release - Union hosts mock “auction” of NSW outside Parliament

Wednesday 21 September, 2016 The Public Service Association (PSA) is hosting a mock “auction” of public services outside Parliament on Wednesday 21 September to highlight the Baird Government’s secret privatisation agenda. The rally - which will include an auctioneer and speakers from Land and Property lnformation, Sport and Recreation and Disability Services - will run between 12:30pm and 1:30pm. The PSA will be demanding Parliament…

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Land and Property data sale must be referred to ICAC

Land and Property stop work - 30 June 2016 (PDF version) PSA media release The proposed sale of the Titling and Registry wing of the Land and Property Information Service (LPI) must be referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) says the Public Service Association (PSA). The union’s demand follows revelations electronic conveyancing will soon be mandatory for all future property transactions through PEXA…

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Budget must restore ICAC funding to stop privatisation corruption

PSA media release Tuesday’s State Budget must restore funding to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to maintain scrutiny of Government and the mass privatisation of public services says the Public Service Association (PSA). Read more

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