Baird makes failed privatised child protection a “priority”

Media release: Premier Mike Baird has officially declared propping up the failed privatised child protection system remains a priority for his Government said the Public Service Association (PSA). The announcement was made as part of the “Premier’s Priorities Update” – listing 12 areas of Government focus. Tragically, “Protecting our kids” came in at Number 7. “Despite tragic evidence to the contrary, the Baird Government has…

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Carers falling through the cracks under NDIS - The Sydney Morning Herald

"The NDIS was designed with the best of intentions but the state government is using the scheme to abrogate its responsibility to the most vulnerable people in our community," said PSA Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright told the Sydney Morning Herald. Read the full Sydney Morning Herald article HERE.

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Unions wary of NDIS impact on staff’s conditions and clients’ futures - Central Western Daily

PSA Assistant General Secretary, Troy Wright again expresses major concern for the future pay and conditions of disability workers as the National Disability Insurance Agency essentially flags cheap labour as the future of care. Read the full Central Western Daily article HERE.

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Fraser unphased as Coast hit hard by Housing NSW cuts

PSA media release: The mid north coast will bear the brunt of plans to slash almost 200 jobs and close offices of Housing NSW, without a word of protest from the National’s Member for Coffs Harbour, Andrew Fraser, said the Public Service Association (PSA). The effects will be felt from Woolgoolga to Port Macquarie with the region hit by 25% of the total state wide…

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Taronga Zoo's plan to build luxury eco-resort slammed by council and residents - The Sun Herald

"[the proposal] means directing funds away from the zoo's core business of animal welfare and conservation and channelling it into a multimillion dollar development catering to the rich," PSA Assistant Secretary Troy Wright told the Sun Herald. Read the full The Sun Herald article HERE.

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