The feedback we have received is that the cuts will fall as follows:
NSW
20 - 22
Victoria
7 - 9
SA
2
Tasmania
2
Queensland
1
We propose to raise the following questions with management. If there are questions you want added to the list please email graeme.thomson@cpsu.org.au
Some of the questions that we think will need to be asked include:
General production questions
Management said in their briefings that efficiencies will be derived from their new production models. What are these production models and when will you provide us with details about them?
Will management be releasing the Resources Review or the findings of that Review?
It has been reported that program areas have been directed to find efficiencies of 10% in their budgets. Is this true? If so how and why was that figure derived?
Management has reported that the ‘efficiencies initiative’ will eliminate ‘duplication’. What are the duplications referred to and what staff cuts flow from the elimination of these duplications?
Most program making staff report that they are already pushed to the limit.
Are there any areas that management consider are working at full capacity and if so which ones are they?
Which ones have been identifies as being at less than full capacity?
Will management be pursuing cuts in areas that are already working at full capacity?
Will management be publishing the 2009 Production plan?
Is it true that all current internally produced programmes other than Family Fortunes? If so how will the same level of output be produced with 35 fewer staff?
Individual redundancies
Is there a list?
What was the basis of the selection?
What timetable will operate, i.e. how long before the redundancies occur?
Meetings are being convened this week to discuss the cuts
