Reminder: PSA lunchtime action to protect jobs and services at the NSW Environment Protection Authority
All Environment Protection Agency (EPA) members and supporters are invited to attend the PSA’s lunchtime rally to stand up against the NSW Government’s cuts to the EPA.
The Government plans to slash $20 million from the EPA and “delimit” 370 roles. This includes 182 staff directly impacted, that is 55 temporary and 69 permanent roles.
These cuts gut the EPA’s ability to protect the community and environment across NSW, from contaminated land and PFAS pollution to asbestos oversight, major project regulation, and emergency response.
Remember: This is your lunch break, you’re free to spend it how you choose. Spend it standing up for your job, your colleagues, and the environment.
When: 1:00 p.m. – Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Where: Outside the ABC Building, Parramatta Square
Bring your placards, voices, and solidarity — let’s make sure the Government hears us loud and clear!
These cuts threaten:
- Regulation of contaminated sites and groundwater
- Oversight of PFAS contamination
- Lead management at Broken Hill
- Asbestos fill oversight in Parramatta
- Regulation of Sydney Water and major hazardous facilities
- Assessment of major projects (Sydney Metro, WestConnex)
- EPA’s critical incident response capacity
These aren’t just job cuts. They’re cuts to public safety and environmental protection.
Can’t attend in person?
Show your support from your region:
- Take a photo with your co-workers and placards.
- Send it to your PSA Organiser or email a message of support to be read at the rally.
Stand strong. Stand together. Protect the EPA
Contacts:
Jane Burgett Chair
Fred Hennessy Vice-Chair
Simon Lemont Secretary
Hugo Flloyd Assistant Secretary
Georgia Meredith Women’s Officer
Scott King Delegate
Izack Mulhbock Delegate
PSA staff
Michael Sinclair Industrial Officer