Kosciuszko National Park Feral Horses - Canberra Times 1 Sep 2020

After capitulating to John Barilaro's demand for a feral horse recount, NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean may as well just make a number up. Because the figure he offers literally won't make a difference. This's the problem with offering a compromise to someone who has already made up their mind. They're not genuinely open to persuasion. They just want to buy time to continue thwarting…

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SPECIAL LEAVE FOR PSA MEMBERS DURING COVID-19

In March 2020, the PSA won provisions for all of its members including casuals to take special leave during the pandemic. The recently extended arrangements for NSW Public Servants during the COVID-19 pandemic leave can be viewed HERE https://arp.nsw.gov.au/c2020-01-employment-arrangements-during-covid-19/ The PSA is aware of different interpretations out there by line managers. The following relates to when you need to see a doctor. If you have…

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PSA gains concessions in Customer Concierge Operator/Customer Service Representative dispute

PSA Industrial staff and Delegates from the Newcastle Contact Centre met with Service NSW management on Friday 28 August. The meeting was to receive SNSW’s reply to our formal dispute regarding the Customer Concierge Operator/Customer Service Representative (CCO/CSR) role descriptions; lack of clarity between the roles; and unfair Temporary Assignment Allowance/Higher Duties Allowance (TAA/HAD) practices. The PSA wishes to acknowledge and thank members for their…

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You’re invited to a socially distanced afternoon tea with the Vice-President of the PSA

School Admin Manager, Chair of the Schools Departmental Committee and Vice President of the PSA, Wendy Hurry will be hosting an after-school meeting for all schools’ members in Armidale. Come along, bring your colleagues and take this opportunity to meet with one of the senior delegates at the PSA that has firsthand knowledge of schools and the work you do.  A representative from Sydney Mutual…

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You’re invited to a socially distanced afternoon tea with the Vice-President of the PSA

School Admin Manager, Chair of the Schools Departmental Committee and Vice President of the PSA, Wendy Hurry will be hosting an after-school meeting for all schools’ members in Tamworth. Come along, bring your colleagues and take this opportunity to meet with one of the senior delegates at the PSA that has firsthand knowledge of schools and the work you do.  A representative from Sydney Mutual…

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