Climate Change – National Day of Action

The climate crisis has become impossible to ignore and Australians are witnessing first hand some of the devastating consequences of our inaction. “Unprecedented” bushfires are shattering people’s lives; water shortages are pushing many towns to crisis point; millions have endured weeks or months of hazardous air quality, and more than a billion native animals have been killed. The Prime Minister and many in our governments,…

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Newcastle Contact Centre – Lifts not working

The PSA has been made aware that there is a serious issue with the lifts. PSA Delegates have raised this with management who has assured them that they are working to resolve the problem. However, it remains unclear as to when this will be resolved. The PSA reminds members of their rights under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 section 84 Right of worker…

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PSA writes to NSWCC expressing member frustration on postponement of award transition

Following the developments that led to the award transition process being halted the day before it was set to begin, there has been strong member feedback expressing frustration, disappointment, anger, and confusion. The way this process has unfolded has unfortunately had an understandably significant impact on the trust and confidence members have in getting their employment arrangements adequately and fairly administered. At a recent meeting,…

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Reclassification of General Scale Clerk Positions in FETS Command

NSW Police has advised the PSA of its intention to reclassify 10 General Scale Clerk administrative support positions in the FETS Command, including: Criminal Records – seven positions Fingerprint Operations – two positions Crime Scene Services – one position The advice received from NSW Police as part of the consultation process is that the proposal addresses the change in role of the positions with significant…

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Call for nominations – Aboriginal Council Committee – 2020

Nominations are called for positions of councillor on the PSA/CPSU Aboriginal Council Committee. The call for nominations is as listed below: Electorate Included Membership Groups Councillor Vacancies to be elected 1 a Communities and Justice-Justice 3 1 b Education 3 1 c Communities and Justice- old FACS 3 2 Disabilities Transport Planning Industry and Environment Customer Service Premier and Cabinet TAFE NSW Universities Other National…

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