As members are aware, the PSA recently surveyed staff regarding SafeWork’s NSW offer to settle the P‑Card dispute. Members voted to accept the offer, and the PSA formally notified SafeWork NSW of this outcome.
A key component of the agreement was that, from 1 July 2026, SafeWork NSW would implement a new travel policy providing for the payment of allowances under Clause 26 of the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award, less the value of meal or incidental expenses incurred on the P‑Card.
At the time of writing, despite numerous representations, a draft policy has not been provided to the PSA for consultation. With only a week until the agreed implementation date, there is now insufficient time for meaningful consultation to occur.
PSA advice to PSA members
The PSA is disappointed that SafeWork NSW has not yet provided the union with a new travel policy that gives effect to the agreement accepted by members, namely, the payment of allowances under Clause 26 of the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award, less the value of meal or incidental expenses incurred on the P‑Card, effective from 1 July 2026. As no draft policy has been provided for consultation, and with the implementation date only a week away, the PSA advises members that they are under no compulsion to use a P‑Card. Until an agreed travel policy is in place, members should, where appropriate, claim their entitlements in accordance with Clause 26 of the Award.
Contacts
Delegates
Maree Davidson Chair
Toni McKay Deputy Chair
Gavin Parker Secretary
Liam O’Dwyer Delegate
Kate Grajales Ochoa Delegate
Jodi Cleaves Delegate
Louisa Burns Delegate
Lily Gilbert–Smith Delegate
PSA Staff