Housing NSW sell off on Mid North Coast due to efficiency says local MP

The National’s  Member for Coffs Harbour, Andrew Fraser had been silent in relation to the mid North Coast being hit with a quarter of the job cuts in Housing NSW across the state. That was until the PSA called him out. Fraser told local media essentially that the efficiency of Housing NSW in his area made it attractive for privatisation. You can read PSA Assistant…

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New operators for privatised disability group homes - The Newcastle Herald

And so it begins. From regulated expert Government care to contracts being awarded to the sole bidder “companies”. “It’s a short-list of one, which is no short-list.” PSA Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright told the Newcastle Herald. Read the full Newcastle Herald article HERE.

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PSA writes to Housing minister about privatisation

Following the support of Member for Coffs Harbour, Andrew Fraser in State Parliament opposing the outsourcing of Housing NSW, PSA Assistant General Secretary, Troy Wright has written to the Minister, Pru Goward. You can read that letter HERE.

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Haste and poor care plans under NDIS a ticking social time bomb says union

PSA Media release: Critical care plans under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are poor and in such disarray, a peak body, National Disability Services have felt the need to release a report titled “How to get the NDIS on track,” says the Public Service Association (PSA). “This report and the reasons behind its release goes to the heart of the PSA’s concern in NSW…

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2017 Salaries Claim – update

The Crown Employees (Public Service – Salaries 2016) Award expires on 30 June 2017, along with awards covering the salaries of members in Local Land Services, IPART, ICAC, Audit Office and Urban Growth. In January 2017, the PSA commenced the process of securing the next salary rise for members covered by these awards. In February, after discussions at Central Council, we submitted a formal request…

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