A peak meeting of PSA Delegates from across NSW has today unanimously endorsed a union campaign to fix the state’s broken Child Protection system. In launching the Child Protection in Crisis campaign, PSA General Secretary Stewart Little said the union would commence a series of rolling campaign events across NSW. This is amid concern the state’s Child Protection system is on the brink of collapse,…
On 9 April 2024, the Education Secretary announced significant cuts to the NSW Education budget for Schools and Education Support Staff teams. You can read the Secretary's announcement HERE. The PSA is aware of the gravity of this announcement and that it heavily impacts Education Support Staff. What we know is: Spending will be cut across Education Support Staff areas by $1.4 billion over the next…
The PSA would like to advise members of the election results for our new Local Land Services (LLS) Departmental Committee (DC). Electorate name Delegates Electorate 1 – Western 2 Delegates Incorporating Western and Central West LLS Regions Jane Chrystal Shaun Slattery Electorate 2 – Southern 2 Delegates Incorporating Riverina, Murray, and South-East LLS Regions Paul Simpson Vacant Electorate 3 – Eastern…
On 9 April 2024 the Education Secretary announced a number of cuts to the NSW Education budget across Public Schools and Education Support teams. NSW Public Schools have seen a fall of student enrolments of approximately 30000 since 2020. SEE HERE What we do know Spending across NSW Department of Education (DoE) support teams (head office) has been reduced by $1.4 billion over the next…
In response to a request from Service NSW, the hearing before the Industrial Relations Commission has been adjourned to Monday, 15 April, 2024, with mutual agreement. Service NSW has assured the Public Service Association (PSA) that no further recruitment actions will be taken during this adjournment period, pending conciliation. The PSA will meet with the department this week to address concerns and seek resolution ahead…
