Office of Environment Heritage – Bulletin number 8 – Work Bans

Office of Environment Heritage Bulletin number 8 Work Bans September 16 2016 (PDF Version)

As result of the PSA imposing work bans, NSW National Park and Wildlife, the Office of Environment and Heritage listed an urgent matter before the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW. The matter was heard before Commissioner Newell 14 September where the Commissioner made the following recommendation:

• That the PSA lift the work bans forthwith

• On the premise that the work bans are lifted, I require the National Parks Wildlife Service (NPWS) to consult with the PSA within two weeks to canvass all matters surrounding NPWS desire to implement 14.2.2 of the award. (Savings Implementation Plan, SIP agreement) NPWS is required to consult before implementing any changes.

Commissioner Newall gave leave to the parties to relist the matter if either party had any concerns. On that basis of Commissioner Newall’s recommendations and the fact that the Department are now required to consult, the PSA is lifting work bans immediately.