PSA CPSU NSW
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Public Service Association of NSW Community and Public Sector Union NSW
160 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000 NSW
www.psa.asn.au
www.cpsunsw.org.au
Phone: 1800 772 679
Email: psa@psa.asn.au
Authorised by Stewart Little, PSA CPSU NSW, Sydney NSW 2000
160 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000 NSW
www.psa.asn.au
www.cpsunsw.org.au
Phone: 1800 772 679
Email: psa@psa.asn.au
Authorised by Stewart Little, PSA CPSU NSW, Sydney NSW 2000
The NSW Parliament has passed the second stage of industrial relations reforms - delivering the biggest expansion of workplace rights in over 30 years. These hard-won changes are the result of years of campaigning by unions.
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June 27, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The NSW Parliament has passed the second stage of industrial relations reforms - delivering the biggest expansion of workplace rights in over 30 years. These hard-won changes are the result of years of campaigning by unions.
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This morning, alongside NSWNMA, we stood united against racism. Our Industrial Manager, Nathan Bradshaw, delivered a powerful speech at the rally. ‘We send a united message that we will defeat racism in the public service.’ he said.
February 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This morning, alongside NSWNMA, we stood united against racism. Our Industrial Manager, Nathan Bradshaw, delivered a powerful speech at the rally. ‘We send a united message that we will defeat racism in the public service.’ he said.
Members deeply care about the communities they serve. For them, it’s more than just a job—it’s a vocation, driven by passion and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Passion vs. paycheck: Why public servants are searching for something more
With purpose emerging as the number one driver for government workers, it’s the mission-critical retention (and attraction) strategy for government talent.
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January 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Members deeply care about the communities they serve. For them, it’s more than just a job—it’s a vocation, driven by passion and a genuine desire to make a difference.
The ACTU warns that the current push by Coalition members to cut superannuation will cost the average 30-year-old worker around $165,000 in retirement income.
Australia’s superannuation system is consistently ranked one of the best in the world and that's how it needs to stay.
Australia’s superannuation system is consistently ranked one of the best in the world and that's how it needs to stay.
January 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The ACTU warns that the current push by Coalition members to cut superannuation will cost the average 30-year-old worker around $165,000 in retirement income.
Australia’s superannuation system is consistently ranked one of the best in the world and that's how it needs to stay.
Australia’s superannuation system is consistently ranked one of the best in the world and that's how it needs to stay.
Teachers are overwhelmed, struggling to keep up with their workloads. Our hardworking members in schools bear the brunt of this pressure, yet the immense challenges they face are often overlooked. It’s time for the government to prioritise recruitment to ease this strain and support our educators.
Managing medications, school refusers: Biggest drains on teachers’ time revealed
NSW Labor promised before the last state election to save five hours of teachers’ time each week. But a new audit doesn’t identify any tasks that can be cut.
www.smh.com.au
January 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Teachers are overwhelmed, struggling to keep up with their workloads. Our hardworking members in schools bear the brunt of this pressure, yet the immense challenges they face are often overlooked. It’s time for the government to prioritise recruitment to ease this strain and support our educators.
Housing is a critical issue that requires immediate government action. Public housing must be an integral part of the solution.
Sydney’s housing catastrophe is just around the corner. Gen Z knows how to fix it
The problem has hit one group the hardest. So we asked six young experts to come up with some solutions.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Housing is a critical issue that requires immediate government action. Public housing must be an integral part of the solution.
Protect Yourself at Work: Join Your Union Today!
✅ Better Wages
✅ Stronger Job Security
✅ Support & Representation
Joining your union means having a voice, standing together, and fighting for the fairness you deserve.
www.psa.asn.au/join
✅ Better Wages
✅ Stronger Job Security
✅ Support & Representation
Joining your union means having a voice, standing together, and fighting for the fairness you deserve.
www.psa.asn.au/join
January 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Protect Yourself at Work: Join Your Union Today!
✅ Better Wages
✅ Stronger Job Security
✅ Support & Representation
Joining your union means having a voice, standing together, and fighting for the fairness you deserve.
www.psa.asn.au/join
✅ Better Wages
✅ Stronger Job Security
✅ Support & Representation
Joining your union means having a voice, standing together, and fighting for the fairness you deserve.
www.psa.asn.au/join
The PSA elves delivered your generous toy donations to the Children’s Hospital. 🏥💝 This annual tradition grows every year! 🎅🎉 Missed it? Join us next holiday season starting mid-November 2025.
From all of us at PSA, thank you for your amazing support. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
From all of us at PSA, thank you for your amazing support. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
December 19, 2024 at 6:08 AM
The PSA elves delivered your generous toy donations to the Children’s Hospital. 🏥💝 This annual tradition grows every year! 🎅🎉 Missed it? Join us next holiday season starting mid-November 2025.
From all of us at PSA, thank you for your amazing support. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
From all of us at PSA, thank you for your amazing support. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Troy Wright, PSA Assistant General Secretary has directly witnessed the incompetence in the operation of Parklea Correctional Centre. It is utterly baffling that MTC has been awarded this contract, especially through a flimsy subsidiary set up as a shelf company. This decision is deeply troubling.
Labor to pay $2.3bn to controversial US prison operator subsidiary to run onshore detention
Exclusive: Secure Journeys, a local subsidiary of Management & Training Corporation, will begin operating the centres from early 2025
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December 11, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Troy Wright, PSA Assistant General Secretary has directly witnessed the incompetence in the operation of Parklea Correctional Centre. It is utterly baffling that MTC has been awarded this contract, especially through a flimsy subsidiary set up as a shelf company. This decision is deeply troubling.
“The PSA can assure our ESS members that we were previously engaged in comprehensive consultation over the current Flexible Working Arrangements Policy, Procedure, and Implementation Principles, to allow flexibility for all roles on an ‘If Not, Why Not?’ basis.” - The Mandarin
NSW Education moves to redefine flexible work conditions
The Minns government wants to revisit and recast flexible work conditions for public servants after almost a decade of 'if not, why not?'
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December 11, 2024 at 12:35 AM
“The PSA can assure our ESS members that we were previously engaged in comprehensive consultation over the current Flexible Working Arrangements Policy, Procedure, and Implementation Principles, to allow flexibility for all roles on an ‘If Not, Why Not?’ basis.” - The Mandarin
Energy companies in a privatised market have been accused of price-gouging.
#PrivatisationHurtsEveryone
#PrivatisationHurtsEveryone
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December 10, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Energy companies in a privatised market have been accused of price-gouging.
#PrivatisationHurtsEveryone
#PrivatisationHurtsEveryone
In #NSWUniversities, CPSU NSW #ProfessionalStaff are the experts - and we’re here to support you. If you need workplace support, we’re the union that’s ready to make a real difference. Together, we’ve got your back! 🙌 #UnionStrong #WeSupportYou
December 3, 2024 at 9:33 PM
In #NSWUniversities, CPSU NSW #ProfessionalStaff are the experts - and we’re here to support you. If you need workplace support, we’re the union that’s ready to make a real difference. Together, we’ve got your back! 🙌 #UnionStrong #WeSupportYou
It was great to have members from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water DV and the Environment Protection Authority Departmental Committee together for a joint meeting. Wonderful to see everyone in person! #ChampionsOfTheState
December 3, 2024 at 7:51 AM
It was great to have members from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water DV and the Environment Protection Authority Departmental Committee together for a joint meeting. Wonderful to see everyone in person! #ChampionsOfTheState
With Christmas approaching, the best gift you can give is encouraging a colleague to #JoinYourUnion. Without the union, we wouldn’t have fair wages, improved working conditions, shorter hours, and so much more #PSACPSUNSW
December 3, 2024 at 6:17 AM
With Christmas approaching, the best gift you can give is encouraging a colleague to #JoinYourUnion. Without the union, we wouldn’t have fair wages, improved working conditions, shorter hours, and so much more #PSACPSUNSW
For years, the PSA and our dedicated members have been tirelessly advocating to return out-of-home care to public hands. Public servants are uniquely equipped to manage the system with the expertise and commitment it deserves.
Claims of double-charging and excessive rent in NSW child protection system
Following stinging critiques of NSW’s child protection system, a widespread review found out-of-home care was “not fit for purpose” and lacked accountability and oversight.
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December 2, 2024 at 7:10 AM
For years, the PSA and our dedicated members have been tirelessly advocating to return out-of-home care to public hands. Public servants are uniquely equipped to manage the system with the expertise and commitment it deserves.
Today is Corrective Services NSW Remembrance Day.
The PSA honours officers who lost their lives on duty and acknowledges the risks faced daily by those in this vital work. The Remembrance Day Motorcycle Ride started from Brush Farm Academy to Nowra #RespectTheRisk.
The PSA honours officers who lost their lives on duty and acknowledges the risks faced daily by those in this vital work. The Remembrance Day Motorcycle Ride started from Brush Farm Academy to Nowra #RespectTheRisk.
November 29, 2024 at 5:36 AM
Today is Corrective Services NSW Remembrance Day.
The PSA honours officers who lost their lives on duty and acknowledges the risks faced daily by those in this vital work. The Remembrance Day Motorcycle Ride started from Brush Farm Academy to Nowra #RespectTheRisk.
The PSA honours officers who lost their lives on duty and acknowledges the risks faced daily by those in this vital work. The Remembrance Day Motorcycle Ride started from Brush Farm Academy to Nowra #RespectTheRisk.
The CPSU NSW is strongly opposed to the applications made by the employer groups and has separately filed an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to increase the sleepover allowance and improve conditions more generally.
CPSU NSW takes on right-wing lobby group - Red Tape
Disability Support Workers fight to keep conditions.
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November 28, 2024 at 11:53 PM
The CPSU NSW is strongly opposed to the applications made by the employer groups and has separately filed an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to increase the sleepover allowance and improve conditions more generally.
Organisers out and about visiting our members in schools. Attending workplaces, and attending the SAO Science Conference #ChampionsOfTheState
November 28, 2024 at 4:55 AM
Organisers out and about visiting our members in schools. Attending workplaces, and attending the SAO Science Conference #ChampionsOfTheState
Fantastic day at Strawberry Hills! PSA members connected with Delegates & Organisers over coffee, bringing colleagues to join the PSA.
We welcomed a new Delegate, celebrated Tahu's amazing noticeboard, and strengthened union bonds.
Thanks to all who came! #ChampionsOfTheState
We welcomed a new Delegate, celebrated Tahu's amazing noticeboard, and strengthened union bonds.
Thanks to all who came! #ChampionsOfTheState
November 27, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Fantastic day at Strawberry Hills! PSA members connected with Delegates & Organisers over coffee, bringing colleagues to join the PSA.
We welcomed a new Delegate, celebrated Tahu's amazing noticeboard, and strengthened union bonds.
Thanks to all who came! #ChampionsOfTheState
We welcomed a new Delegate, celebrated Tahu's amazing noticeboard, and strengthened union bonds.
Thanks to all who came! #ChampionsOfTheState
“This extension was not due to the EPA’s goodwill but rather the result of the PSA’s intervention,” said PSA Industrial Officer Michael Sinclair.
PSA staves off the EPA grinch - Red Tape
It pays to be union, as EPA members discovered when their employers hit them with an unwanted Christmas surprise.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:55 AM
“This extension was not due to the EPA’s goodwill but rather the result of the PSA’s intervention,” said PSA Industrial Officer Michael Sinclair.
The era of Baby Boomers as the dominant voting force in Australian politics is at an end and the impact will play out at the next federal election, due by May.
Farewell Baby Boomers as Gen Z and Millennials become Australia's key voting force
The era of Baby Boomers as the dominant voting force in Australian politics is at an end and the impact will play out at the next federal election. If you listen carefully, you can already hear that p...
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November 26, 2024 at 12:41 AM
The era of Baby Boomers as the dominant voting force in Australian politics is at an end and the impact will play out at the next federal election, due by May.
The TfNSW DC met on Friday 22nd November at PSA House. A number of important issues were discussed, including the current state of the Pay Rise negotiations.
November 25, 2024 at 6:00 AM
The TfNSW DC met on Friday 22nd November at PSA House. A number of important issues were discussed, including the current state of the Pay Rise negotiations.
Community Services Departmental Committee met today to continue working on industrial issues and the Child Protection in Crisis campaign. They also met with Minister Kate Washington to discuss the campaign, award and industrial issues. Delegates working hard for the membership.
#ChampionsOfTheState
#ChampionsOfTheState
November 21, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Community Services Departmental Committee met today to continue working on industrial issues and the Child Protection in Crisis campaign. They also met with Minister Kate Washington to discuss the campaign, award and industrial issues. Delegates working hard for the membership.
#ChampionsOfTheState
#ChampionsOfTheState
Applications are open for the 2025 PSA CPSU NSW Scholarship.
The scholarship is available at any Australian university in any course and is restricted to students entering the first year of a full-time course. Click on the link for conditions ⬇️ #PSACPSUNSW
The scholarship is available at any Australian university in any course and is restricted to students entering the first year of a full-time course. Click on the link for conditions ⬇️ #PSACPSUNSW
PSA CPSU NSW Scholarship for 2025 - Public Service Association
Applications are open for the 2025 PSA CPSU NSW Scholarship. The scholarship is available at any Australian university in any course and is restricted to
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November 20, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Applications are open for the 2025 PSA CPSU NSW Scholarship.
The scholarship is available at any Australian university in any course and is restricted to students entering the first year of a full-time course. Click on the link for conditions ⬇️ #PSACPSUNSW
The scholarship is available at any Australian university in any course and is restricted to students entering the first year of a full-time course. Click on the link for conditions ⬇️ #PSACPSUNSW
This week we had the Schools Departmental Committee, the General Assistants Advisory Group, the School Learning Support Officers Advisory Group and the Administrative Working Group at #PSAHouse. Our #delegates are amazing and #ChampionsOfTheState
November 20, 2024 at 7:38 AM
This week we had the Schools Departmental Committee, the General Assistants Advisory Group, the School Learning Support Officers Advisory Group and the Administrative Working Group at #PSAHouse. Our #delegates are amazing and #ChampionsOfTheState