ANGLICARE HELD TO RANSOM - ABC News 20/09/2020

Anglicare Sydney has confirmed that it is being held to ransom over a large amount of potentially sensitive information that has been stolen from its computer system. The not-for-profit organisation holds records on adoption and foster care as well as counselling and mental health services. Stewart Little, PSA General Secretary said the ransomware attack highlights the risks posed by the NSW Department of Family and…

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Fears child data stolen in Anglicare cyber attack - Daily Telegraph 19/09/2020

Fears child data stolen in Anglicare cyber attack  Cyber criminals are holding major care provider Anglicare to ransom with fears highly sensitive information about NSW’s most vulnerable children has been stolen in a database hack.  Cyber criminals are holding major care provider Anglicare to ransom with fears highly sensitive information about NSW’s most vulnerable children has been stolen in a database hack. The non-for-profit provider…

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Online temps meeting: PSA keeps management moving forward on temps

On 15 September, your union had a further meeting with Legal Aid management regarding our campaign to increase job security of temporary employees. Management advised the PSA that it is continuing plans to convert some long-term temporary employees, advertise vacancies and ensure temporary staff are kept advised as to their situation. Management has taken steps to enforce appropriate guidelines for hiring of temporary staff. At…

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PSA claims administrative employee rights for Special Constables

Following discussions with Delegates from the Special Constables Advisory Group, the PSA has commenced an additional process aimed at increasing remuneration and entitlements for Special Constables. On 16 September 2020, the PSA sent a claim to NSW Police requiring that it make available conditions and allowances under the Police Administrative Officers Award. Special Constables became Administrative Officers in 2014, but Police has not been applying…

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PSA members’ meetings: Evolving Transport consultation

The PSA has organised a number of Microsoft Teams meetings for our members in RMS/TfNSW to discuss the information presented at the Evolving Transport consultation briefings. Details are as follows: ROM – Office of the Deputy Secretary Date: Monday 21 September Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm To join, please use THIS LINK. Greater Sydney – Finance and Commercial Date: Thursday, 24 September      Time: 12.15pm-1.00pm To join, please use…

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