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ICAC WARNS OF “DEVASTATING” FUNDING ISSUES - Australian Associated Press 09/12/19

ICAC WARNS OF “DEVASTATING” FUNDING ISSUES The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption says it may have to cut about a quarter of its staff to make $4.7 million in savings in 2020-21. The watchdog warns it would have an "immediate and devastating effect" on its ability to fight corruption. In a submission to a NSW parliamentary inquiry, the commission last month said it would have…

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PSA Survey Results & Industrial Advice

Survey results Recently the PSA launched a survey to hear how the move to Parramatta will affect you on 11 November, 2019. This survey went to members and non-members in the Sydney Metropolitan area who will be moving to Parramatta Square. We received a wide variety of responses from a representative cross-section of departments, suburbs and work sites. The key results are: 4 per cent…

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RMS/HNVR & PSA tripartite meeting: transition to the NHVR – member update

The PSA A/General Secretary Troy Wright and COI representatives met with the RMS and HNVR on Tuesday 26 November as part of the Tripartite consultation regarding the transition to the NHVR. This is the fourth of these meetings held to consult on the transition and share information so that there is a consistent understanding of matters between the parties. What was discussed? The concept of…

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Community Services Centre closure will affect 'vulnerable children and families' - Southern Highland News 10/12/19

Community Services Centre closure will affect 'vulnerable children and families' Some of the state's most vulnerable children and families will be affected by the closure of Bowral's Community Services Centre. It is understood Public Service Association (PSA) members have been advised of the plan and have made preparations to relocate services to Campbelltown. The move has raised concerns among staff about how much further their…

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Workload focus groups – Community Corrections

The PSA advises that the Workload Focus Groups met 6 December 2019 to discuss ongoing institutional and community workload issues. The PSA raised a number of issues including staffing levels, outdated policies and procedures, appropriate workload weighting, incremental progression of duties and regional challenges. The PSA notes that a number of initiatives were discussed including the following: Draft institutional Service Delivery Standards have been released…

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