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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POVB bulletin Section 19 Award review

POVB bulletin Section 19 Award review - November 2016 (PDF version) Every three years, the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW (IRC) conducts a review of all awards it presides over. This process is referred to as a ‘Section 19’ Award Review. The purpose of a review is to modernise awards, to consolidate awards relating to the same industry and to rescind obsolete awards. Members have…

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FACS Districts to commence ‘employee briefings’ on cluster operating model

FACS Districts to commence ‘employee briefings’ on cluster operating model - November 23 2016 (PDF Version) FACS Districts will commence ‘employee briefings’ today in relation to the new ‘cluster operating model’, as part of a mooted consultative process with staff. The PSA has not yet been provided with a change management plan detailing proposed changes to the agency’s structural design, and impact on affected staff.…

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Four Corners exposes critical need for Government child protection services

Four Corners exposes critical need for government child protection services (PDF version) The ABC’s Four Corners ‘Broken Homes’ investigation has tragically reinforced what the PSA has been red flagging for years: the critical need for Government-operated child protection services rather than for-profit care. PSA Assistant General Secretary, Troy Wright has said: “What does it say about a Government – and a society – when the…

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Roads & Maritime Services Enforcement Operations IRC dispute update

Roads & Maritime Services Enforcement Operations IRC dispute update - November 2016 (PDF version) The PSA and RMS attended the IRC on 10 November 2016 for a report back on the currently disputed issues of ‘CRIB’ breaks, paid meal breaks on afternoon/night shifts and meal room facilities. PSA Industrial and Organising staff were present, along with the PSA’s IVR Advisory Group Chair and Secretary. At…

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