Important notice: Hunter Worker’s rally cancelled

Important notice - Hunter Worker's rally cancelled - September 2016 (PDF version) The PSA previously circulated information regarding a rally against privatisation that Hunter Workers (formerly NCTH) had organised for lunchtime, Monday 5 September 2016. Hunter Workers has just advised that this rally will no longer take place. Please note that the hearing of the People’s Inquiry into Privatisation will proceed as scheduled from 4-7pm…

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Stop the Secret Sell Off campaign

On Monday 5 September, the PSA launched a second advertising campaign, Stop The Secret Sell Off. You can view the campaign website and sign the petition HERE. On the radio... A thirty second radio ad is being aired in the Sydney metropolitan area and on regional stations. You can hear the radio advertisement below. [audio wav="https://psa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PSA_Privatisation_1x30-radio_v2-Secret-Sell-Off.wav" mp3="https://psa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PSA_Privatisation_1x30-radio_v2-Secret-Sell-Off.mp3"][/audio]

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Stop the Secret Sell Off of NSW Public Services

Stop the Secret Sell Off of NSW Public Services - September 2016 (PDF version) NSW is in the grip of the largest privatisation program in its history. If the NSW Government gets its way, Land and Property Information, Trustee and Guardian services, TAFEs, Sport and Recreation Centres, transport services, gaols, housing, disability care, child protection and valuable public assets will be lost to private, unaccountable…

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Protest to Stop the Secret Sell Off of NSW Public Services

If the NSW Government gets its way, Land and Property Information, Trustee and Guardian services, TAFEs, Sport and Recreation Centres, transport services, gaols, housing, disability care, child protection and valuable public assets will be lost to private, unaccountable interests. However, details of how this will affect the people of this state are shrouded in secrecy. The PSA encourages all members to attend a protest on…

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Child protection tragedy highlights need for private sector regulation says union

PSA media release Disturbing reports today regarding the severe neglect of a child in foster care once again highlight the failures of the privatisation of Out of Home Care services said the Public Service Association (PSA). Worse, says the PSA, which covers child protection workers, with the Baird Government’s privatisation agenda, these private providers are not required to account for their public funds nor meet…

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