A fierce feud has ignited between NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro and the National Parks and Wildlife Service following revelations the number of rangers, who perform hazard reduction burns, has been cut by a third since the Coalition came to power in 2011. The Public Service Association has accused Mr Barilaro of gross hypocrisy after the Deputy Premier blamed the department for contributing to the…
PSA ACTING GENERAL SECRETARY TROY WRIGHT ON ABC RADIO SYDNEY THIS MORNING Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck discuss with Troy the budget and job cuts at the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service after some comments yesterday from The Nationals re hazard reduction and back burning in our National Parks. LISTEN TO FROM 1:21 https://www.abc.net.au/…/progr…/breakfast/breakfast/11679804
A number of you have contacted the PSA regarding the tragic death of PSA member Inspector David Koen. The PSA would like to inform members that the Resources Regulator has received a referral from SafeWork NSW and will be conducting an investigation. The Resources Regulator has advised that SafeWork employees who wish to speak with the regulator regarding this matter can contact the lead investigator…
Don’t miss out on your chance to hear more about the historic PSA pay equity win that has delivered you a 19 per cent pay increase. Congratulations! Your money has just come in, now hear about how it all happened. RSVP now by emailing the PSA Schools Team at with Tamworth Meeting in the subject line. 4pm, Thursday 14 November 2019 Wests Leagues Club…
Firefighters are trying to contain dozens of fires across two states, but a familiar blame game has already begun What about cuts to staff? The Public Service Association has also attacked the NSW government for what it said was a “35% cut to fire-trained positions” in national parks. Its acting general secretary, Troy Wright, said on Tuesday: “It is the Nationals who hold the purse string.…
