GEO jail scandal: Junee under scrutiny - The Daily Advertiser

After the Government was forced to intervene in the wake of an inmate at Parklea prison filming himself with a knife and drugs, the spotlight has turned to Junee jail which is also privately run by GEO. “The only way we find out about these issues is by inmates filming themselves - what sort of system is that?” said PSA General Secretary, Stewart Little. Read…

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NSW Police Special Constables bulletin

NSW Police Special Constables bulletin - July 2017 (PDF version) PSA staff and delegates had a teleconference with SMU Management on Monday, 10 July 2017 to discuss serious Work Health and Safety concerns that had been raised with us about members being one-out on overwatch. There has also been no consultation or risk-assessment undertaken prior to implementation. Inspector Reily assured us he was open to…

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Trustee and Guardian - Workload survey results

Trustee and Guardian - Workload survey results - July 2017 (PDF Version) In March and April of 2017, the PSA circulated a survey to members in order to continue ongoing monitoring of the Trustee and Guardian restructure. There were some very troubling results that have identified significant issues around workloads as Trustee and Guardian moves into the so-called “Business as Usual” phase. The results appear…

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Transport for NSW In-Principle Agreement

Transport for NSW In-Principle Agreement - July 2017 (PDF version) Transport For NSW Salaries And Conditions Of Employment Award 2017 Member ballot After intense negotiations with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) over the past few months, the PSA and other Transport unions have secured an in-principle agreement with for a new two-year Award. See HERE for a copy of the proposed Award. The new award will…

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Inquiry into emergency services agencies

Inquiry into emergency services agencies - July 2017 (PDF version) Dear member, As you are aware, the NSW Parliament has convened an Inquiry for the following emergency services agencies: New South Wales Rural Fire Service Fire and Rescue New South Wales New South Wales Police Force Ambulance Service of New South Wales New South Wales State Emergency Service There appears to be no clear definition…

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