PSA requesting extension for Admin Review Consultation

As a result of recent discussions with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the PSA has formally requested that consultation be extended for an extra two weeks from Friday 19 March. This effectively means the consultation period would extend until the Easter break. This request has been made due to a number of unanswered queries as well as the need for further discussions around how recruitment…

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Crown Solicitor’s Office Workplace Issues

The PSA has been conducting members’ meetings at the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office (CSO) in order to work towards resolving chronic workplace issues. Members have expressed concerns that there are many changes at the CSO, and workload pressures continue to mount: Feeling exhausted? Working long hours without being compensated? Working hours outside your contracted hours? Feeling undervalued and with no one to talk to? Do…

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Mid North Coast Correctional Centre: PSA support visit this Wednesday and Thursday

The PSA and POVB will be attending Kempsey to meet with and provide support to members affected by the recent hostage incidents. The PSA will attend the centre at a time to be confirmed and then make themselves available at the Kempsey RSL to meet one on one with members with queries. The following people will make themselves available: Trish O’Brien PSA/Justice Welfare Officer 0412…

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March 4 Justice near you! Rallies across Australia today

Members are advised this email discusses sexual assault Over the past few weeks we have all watched as our national Parliament was revealed to be a workplace that is unsafe, and particularly unsafe for women. It comes at a time when our Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, speaks bravely and boldly to us all about doing better for survivors of violence, rape and sexual…

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PSA update: Transfer of staff to Harwood Building

Recently, the PSA met with Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) representatives to discuss the moving of staff from level 5 of the Powerhouse Museum to the Harwood Building. The move primarily impacted Visitor Services Officers (VSOs) and Ticketing and Booking Staff, as well as Harwood building staff. MAAS Chief Executive Lisa Havilah was present. PSA Industrial Officer Nick Player attended this meeting, as…

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