The PSA has been notified of a new document being introduced by the Resources Regulator, titled Monthly Review, Guidance for Resources Regulator Employees and Supervisors. The PSA was not made aware of any consultation regarding this document, and only become aware of its existence when advised by concerned members. The PSA has had contact with the Regional NSW Industrial Relations team, receiving the following response:
‘the Monthly Report process has been in place for around three (3) years and was an initiative of a previous Deputy Secretary, Ms Lee Shearer. There has been extensive staff consultation on the process over the period it has been in place.
The PSA has been given until COB Friday 9 October 2020, to provide feedback or the Resources Regulator will issue the revised Guidance document and Template – Monthly Review next week, with a view to ensure a uniform approach across the Resources Regulator.’
The PSA seeks urgent feedback from members regarding this document. You can view the guidelines HERE.
If you have concerns about these guidelines, you are strongly encouraged to provide your feedback to PSA Industrial Officer Michael Sinclair on .
If the Resources Regulator does not provide due consideration to feedback raised and attempts to roll out this document without proper consultation with the PSA and our members, your union intends to lodge an urgent dispute notification in the Industrial Relations Commission.