Government bill threatens independence of NSW public service

A NSW Government bill seeks to remove legislative protections for the merit selection process in the public service creating a greater risk of nepotism and political appointments, the Public Service Association said today. The Government Sector Employment Bill introduced last week by the O’Farrell Government eliminates a number of important checks and balances. These are in place to protect transparency, accountability and professional advice untainted by political pressure, said PSA…

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Government bill threatens independence of NSW public service

 MEDIA RELEASE 28 May 2013 A NSW Government bill seeks to remove legislative protections for the merit selection process in the public service creating a greater risk of nepotism and political appointments, the Public Service Association said today. The Government Sector Employment Bill introduced last week by the O’Farrell Government eliminates a number of important checks and balances. These are in place to protect transparency,…

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NSW Government abolishes specialist Kings Cross Adolescent Unit

MEDIA RELEASE      23 May 2013 The Public Service Association of NSW has called an emergency forum today following confirmation the State Government will disband the specialist Kings Cross Adolescent Unit, a vital lifeline for the area’s at risk youth. PSA Assistant Secretary Steve Turner said the Department of Family and Community Services had confirmed in a letter that the Unit’s specialist team would…

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Super grab: NSW Govt leads race to the bottom

The NSW Government is putting a further squeeze on public sector employees’ pay by revealing it will make them pay for the Federal Government’s compulsory rise in superannuation out of their own pockets, the Public Service Association said today. Treasurer Mike Baird has confirmed he considers the rise in compulsory superannuation – 0.25% from July as part of a staggered rise from 9 to 12%…

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NSW Govt must reverse 1,000 education job cuts as Gonski funds flow

MEDIA RELEASE    23 April 2013 NSW Govt must reverse 1,000 education job cuts as Gonski funds flow The NSW Government must immediately reverse harsh job cuts in schools and education support as it secures funding under the Gonski National Education Reform Agreement, the Public Service Association said today. “We’re thrilled that NSW schools will receive more funding under the agreement, but we won’t see real…

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