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23/05/2022
What the election outcome means for you
Saturday’s election promises significant improvements on the issues that matter most to you.
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21/05/2022
We're here to help
A federal election will mean changes for many of our members working in MPs or Senators offices.
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21/05/2022
Compare the pair
The CPSU has prepared analysis of the policy positions of the two major parties on the issues that CPSU members have told us matter most.
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20/05/2022
Coalition cuts to rip millions out of regional economies
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18/05/2022
Claims Budget cuts won't lead to job cuts not credible
Minister Littleproud’s lack of understanding of the impact of funding cuts can be summed up by his comment, "Governments don't employ people, businesses do". This statement is frankly bizarre, and offensive.
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18/05/2022
When we make noise, we make a difference!
Federal Court management has decided to take an extra two months to consider the proposed new operational model.
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17/05/2022
Morrison Govt's desperate attack on public services
Ripping billions of dollars out of the public sector will have a devastating impact on jobs and services, and further reduce the capacity of the APS to support Australians.
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17/05/2022
Morrison Govt’s 11th hour attack on jobs and services
The Coalition’s costings indicate $3.3bn will be ripped out of the Australian Public Service over the forward estimates, if it is re-elected on Saturday.
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16/05/2022
DVA members
Did you know that more than half of your work colleagues are in insecure work?
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13/05/2022
4540 more reasons to be a union member!
The NIAA has unearthed historical RLA underpayments in Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Port Augusta, Geraldton, Mildura and Kalkarindji.
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13/05/2022
First Nation election policies
ANTaR has compiled a summary of the Parties' First Nation election polices.
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13/05/2022
Home based work in Services Australia
It's critical that you understand your rights and seek advice and support from your union, the CPSU
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11/05/2022
NDIA needs to better support workers
The CPSU has been contacted by many NDIA employees with disability, who have experienced a lack of support and reasonable adjustment from the agency.
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11/05/2022
Going public
The CPSU is making the case for a better NDIS in the public sphere - watch the video here.
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11/05/2022
Casual conversion and the right to request
The CPSU will be holding an after-hours briefing session for APS casuals.
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5/05/2022
Genuine bargaining
Well, that depends... The choice is yours on 21 May.
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5/05/2022
Non-profits call for a better Services Australia
Instead of cutting secure jobs and degrading services, we want the government to build a better Services Australia and a better social security system.
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2/05/2022
Telstra Enterprise Agreement Ballot Results
Find out what union members secured in your new agreements.
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29/04/2022
Understaffing a serious risk at Australian airports
Understaffing has led to blowouts in processing times, passenger frustration, and unsafe working conditions at Australian airports.
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27/04/2022
CPSU welcomes Labor’s public sector commitments
The CPSU welcomes Labor’s commitments, which represent a big start on reversing the enormous damage the Morrison Government has done to the APS.
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26/04/2022
What do you want in your new ABC agreement?
It's time for you to decide.
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24/04/2022
ALP commitment to reverse cuts to veterans’ services
The CPSU welcomes Labor’s commitment to take action on critical understaffing and under-resourcing in DVA.
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20/04/2022
NDIA proposals would put people with disability first
Promised changes put people with disability back at the centre of the scheme, where they should have been all along.
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15/04/2022
DVA understaffing has tragic consequences for veterans
DVA acknowledges understaffing and under-resourcing have had critical and tragic consequences for Australian veterans.
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14/04/2022
CPSU welcomes ALP commitment to Services Australia
The CPSU welcomes the announcement that a Labor Government will lift the staffing cap and protect local services.
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13/04/2022
ATO bargaining
We're getting ready to bargain for a new Enterprise Agreement in ATO, so it's time to think about what we want to achieve.
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13/04/2022
CPSU Submission: RC into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Our submission provides evidence that the Government ignored its own research on the
risk to the mental health and wellbeing of veterans from continuing to understaff DVA.
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12/04/2022
Fed Election: Your rights and responsibilities
A Federal Election will be held on 21 May 2022, and as always, the CPSU has up to date advice for members about their involvement in Federal Election campaign activities and their responsibilities as public servants.
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11/04/2022
Genuine bargaining and real pay rises
Labor commits to genuine bargaining for real pay rises and improved conditions and to address insecure jobs in the public sector.
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1/04/2022
Mindset Matters
The CPSU is making workplace mental health a priority in Services Australia. Share your views in the Mindset Matters survey today.
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31/03/2022
ACTU: Morrison Govt’s racist job program extended
A media release from the ACTU.
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29/03/2022
Centrelink gutted, and public sector wages cut
Tonight, the Morrison Government has locked in deep cuts to public services and doubled down on its corrosive dismantling of public sector capacity by gutting Services Australia.
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29/03/2022
It's Budget night
What will it mean for you? Find our more and register for our Budget Briefing here.
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28/03/2022
Commonwealth Budget 2022
The Morrison Government talks a lot about the cost of living. We know that there’s one thing they can do right now – allow the public sector to bargain fairly, for decent wages and secure jobs.
Read our submission and summary here.
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28/03/2022
Do you want to see better flexible work policies at DESE?
Help us improve flexible work & WFH policies at DESE
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25/03/2022
Recent wins ABC members helped make happen
Your collective efforts have led to these outcomes, now we need to make sure managers make things happen!
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15/03/2022
Hundreds of casuals offered permanent jobs
Your union will keep pushing for pathways to permanency for APS casuals.
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14/03/2022
Is Telstra listening?
Information on NBN changes and a bargaining update for members.
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14/03/2022
The ABC’s flawed rollout of online rosters
There's a silver lining.
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8/03/2022
What Women Want
Flexible work and no sexual harassment.
CPSU media release.
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8/03/2022
CPSU What Women Want Report 2022
This report, based on 2021 data, reflects women’s experience of working from home and coping during a once in a century pandemic.
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4/03/2022
Labor is committed to revitalising the public service
An opinion piece published in The Canberra Times on 4 March 2020.
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4/03/2022
Does your roster comply with the ABC EA?
The CPSU has put together a short Q&A on roster conditions for Schedule A Rostered members.
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25/02/2022
NT workers don't pay for masks - employers do!
The CPSU is taking action daily to make employers provide face masks and to recover money for workers told to buy their own. Find out more here.
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16/02/2022
CSIRO calls in the consultants
The CSIRO Staff Association is concerned that CSIRO has not consulted with employees or their representatives regarding this review or the decision to engage external consultants, at some considerable cost
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16/02/2022
Working during the pandemic: The future of work is hybrid
For a second year in a row, the CPSU has collaborated with researchers at CQU and UNSW Canberra, to gather data about the experience of public sector employees working during the COVID-19 crisis.
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15/02/2022
Managers and employees report differing experiences
New Working From Home study conducted by UNSW Canberra and CQUniversity, in partnership with Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) released.
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14/02/2022
New Work From Home Policy released in Aus Post
After months of negotiations, your CPSU reps have succeeded in getting Australia Post to announce the new WFH Policy.
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14/02/2022
CPSU Maternity Leave Act Review submission
The CPSU welcomes the review as a chance to update the Act and bring it in line with modern expectations.
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14/02/2022
ATO grads
Congratulations on getting into the ATO grad program. We’re excited to work with such a talented group this year.
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11/02/2022
NT Public Sector wage theft in the millions
Workers should not have to pursue their employers for years to ensure they are paid their legal entitlements.
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9/02/2022
A change to the CPSU rules
On 8 February 2022, the CPSU notified the Fair Work Commission of a change to chapter B of its rules which apply to the PSU Group.
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8/02/2022
More than words needed to make Parliament safe
It is a hard and challenging day for many current and past parliamentary workers. The CPSU believes them and stands in solidarity with them.
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4/02/2022
Determination or Bargaining?
It's time for ABS staff to decide.
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4/02/2022
More COVID outbreaks on Border Force vessels
A full two years into the pandemic, it’s outrageous that the Dept of Home Affairs and the Minister haven’t properly mitigated these obvious health and safety risks.
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4/02/2022
ACIC members
Have you filled out our Omicron safety snap poll?
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4/02/2022
Telstra members' update on COVID
Telstra has announced a proposal for two further changes to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. We want you feedback by 8 February.
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1/02/2022
75% say NO to NGA proposed cuts
Another resounding NO to the Government's failed bargaining policy.
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31/01/2022
NGA staff vote closes noon TODAY
Vote No to cuts before the vote closes at noon today.
Read our full analysis, including the 40 proposed cuts, here.
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25/01/2022
A win on TPS!
When issues were raised last year about Technical Peer Support arrangements in Services Australia Smart Centres, CPSU members worked with their delegates to develop clear and detailed recommendations to improve the system.
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18/02/2022
We deserve a Services Australia we can be proud of
An opinion piece by CPSU National President Alistair Waters.
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20/01/2022
It's time for a better Services Australia
The CPSU and NGOs call for a stop to the privatisation of Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support and a strong and
publicly funded social security system that is accessible to all.
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18/01/2022
APSC improves guidance on working from home
CPSU advocacy has won significant COVID safety improvements for APS workers.
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17/01/2022
Comcare investigation launched
An update to last week’s urgent CPSU update on COVID-positive cases in the Marine Unit.
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14/01/2022
Telstra’s COVID Policy to include Rapid Antigen Testing
Telstra has updated its COVID policy to include Rapid Antigen Testing for some sites.
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12/01/2022
Border Force COVID-19 cases avoidable
COVID-19 cases were avoidable if Home Affairs had listened to workers.
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11/01/2022
The ABC and Omicron
An update for the CPSU's members in the ABC.
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11/01/2022
COVID, working from home and safety
With COVID cases rising across the country, it's important that all CPSU members know their rights to safe work and what to do if they need help.
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10/01/2022
Make RATs free and accessible
We can't afford inaction right now. It's time for the Federal Government to step up and make rapid antigen tests free and accessible. Sign the ACTU petition here.
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10/01/2022
Study grant
Applications are now open for the 2021/22 round, but you must be a member to apply. There's more info on the CPSU study grant and how to apply here.
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10/01/2022
2022 COVID and working from home update
A further update for the CPSU's members in Services Australia.
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6/01/2022
Omicron and Working From Home
An important update for the CPSU's Services Australia members.
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23/12/2021
CPSU election 2021
The AEC has declared the results for
Uncontested Offices in the Insufficient Nominations/Casual Vacancies Election.
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21/12/2021
A recipe to restore the APS
We invited CPSU members to send Minister for the Public Service Ben Morton their favourite holiday recipe and to call for the report’s 36 recommendations to be implemented.
These recipes are collected here.
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17/12/2021
The case for a northern Tasmanian Public Service jobs hub
Opinion by Zac Batchelor, the CPSU's Tasmanian Regional Secretary.
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17/12/2021
Marine Unit Safety Update
The CPSU highlights our priority areas for improvement and implementation.
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17/12/2021
#jobs4Tassie
We have been making headlines in our push for more public service jobs in regional Australia.
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17/12/2021
CPSU Rule change
Information for CPSU members.
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17/12/2021
Your next Telstra payrise
And an update on bargaining.
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16/12/2021
Don't rush to flush!
Services Australia members are entitled to their toilet breaks. There is no time limit on a bathroom break, so long as it is being used for genuine purposes.
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16/12/2021
End of year message from the National Secretary
2021 has been a huge year, and for many people it has been another hard one.
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16/12/2021
Member Service Centre holiday hours
The CPSU MSC will be open reduced hours over the holiday period - more information here.
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15/12/2021
Morrison Government labour hire lie
The findings lay bare the damage done to APS capability and performance by Liberal National Government outsourcing, job cuts, labour hire use, and bargaining policies.
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15/12/2021
NT workers vote down Gunner's pay freeze
“Workers weren’t fooled by threats and weasel words; they know this offer is not a pay rise."
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15/12/2021
AUSTRAC wrap up 2021
Well done to everyone, here’s hoping 2022 gives us some relief and that we are turning a corner regarding COVID.
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10/12/2021
'Thank you' is nice, but...
Practical recognition that recognises Services Australia workers' efforts is something you deserve. Have some fun and send a message with one of our #practicalthanks selfie signs.
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8/12/2021
Net zero public sector is a must
The CPSU welcomes the announcement that an Albanese Government would commit to a net zero Australian Public Service by 2030.
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22/05/2022
Dangerous Parliament revealed by Jenkins Report
“Our members expect real resources to implement reforms ... because talking about safe workplaces doesn’t just magically make them safe.”
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28/11/2021
New CSIRO Chair announced
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Kathryn Fagg for a five-year term.
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25/11/2021
A recipe to restore the APS
Sign our petition to tell Minister Ben Morton and the Morrison Government to support strong and capable public services and implement ALL the recommendations of the report.
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25/12/2021
Get the most out of your membership
As the Christmas holidays approach, check out the exclusive discounts available to CPSU members.
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22/11/2021
The ABC needs secure and increased funding now
The CPSU welcomes the announcement that an Albanese Government would provide a secure funding model for the ABC and SBS, free of election whims.
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16/11/2021
Future Fund beneficiaries call for fossil fuel divestment
CPSU members want to ensure that their superannuation investments are properly funded.
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17/12/2021
The result is in - 74% said NO!
The NTPS General Agreement ballot has closed, the result is in, and 74.11% have said "No".
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11/11/2021
Morton's choice
This week Public Services Minister Ben Morton tried to ask public sectors workers to pick between two bad government policies.
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12/01/2022
A win in Fair Work on personal leave
CPSU members hold the Department of Home Affairs to account.
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4/11/2021
Important ballot information for NTPS members
The NTPS electronic ballot was interrupted at 3.46pm on Monday 1 November 2021 due to a manual administrative error which resulted in the ballot event being prematurely closed.
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15/11/2021
What do women really want?
The national survey asks Australian women about the key issues in their working lives.
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11/11/2021
Delegate Sharon delivers a win
Sharon Jenkins, CPSU delegate in Services Australia, worked with her local health and safety representative to secure improved safety arrangements for workers in Service Centres.
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1/11/2021
Jacana workers say NO
Your 70% NO vote has sent a strong message.
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31/10/2021
DVA newsflash
Labour hire to non-ongoing to secure jobs – that's a WIN!
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30/10/2021
CPSU submission to the DPS Inquiry
There are significant issues with the management and workplace relations practices of the DPS.
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29/10/2021
Keeping workplaces safe
As National Safe Work Month comes to an end, we want to thank union delegates and HSRs who have worked tirelessly to keep workplaces safe.
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20/10/2021
The NTPS offer at a glance
We think Territory workers deserve better. Here's why we recommend you vote No.
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20/10/2021
Canberra Centrelink closure to leave many without help
We are calling on the government to come clean on what the future of face-to-face Centrelink services will be.
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20/10/2021
DAWE hot desking survey closes soon
Have your say before midnight Sunday 24 October.
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15/11/2021
What Women Want Survey
We want to hear from you! Your experiences at work matter.
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19/10/2021
Govt to outsource Veterans responsibility
Despite evidence showing what is desperately needed is simply more staff.
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19/10/2021
Nominations open for CPSU casual vacancies
Information for members and the Election Notice.
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18/10/2021
Aus Post members in Victoria
The Victorian Public Health Orders and their effect on you.
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18/10/2021
A safe transition back to the workplace
An important update for Home Affairs members from their Delegate Team.
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18/10/2021
NTPS proposals for your next Agreement
An overview of the main issues for your pay, conditions and entitlements with picturesque assessments of the impacts for you.
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15/10/2021
National Gallery of Australia bargaining claim
CPSU members at the National Gallery are voting this week to endorse their bargaining claim. Find out more ...
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15/10/2021
Hot desking by any other name
Is it safe? CPSU delegates at DAWE ACT raise concerns with management.
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13/10/2021
New delegate Melanie chalks up her first win
"Sometimes things are just done as that’s the way they have always been done but it doesn’t mean it’s right and it doesn’t mean it can’t and shouldn’t change.”
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8/11/2021
October is National Safe Work Month
Alongside thousands of other frontline workers, our members have been vital in keeping the whole community safe.
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8/10/2021
Implementation of COVID-19 measures
The CPSU submission to the Inquiry into Auditor-General Reports Nos. 20, 22, 23, 24 and 39 (2020-21).
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13/10/2021
ABS members
The long-awaited draft Telework guidelines have been released. Come along to a local meeting. Vic members: your lunchtime Zooms are on 6 and 7 October.
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6/10/2021
COVID-19 and Australia Post
There's been a lack of communication.
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6/10/2021
ATO Working from Home Pilot
Read the CPSU report here.
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5/10/2021
COVID-19 vaccination of Australia Post workers
CPSU survey results reveal a need for improvements that remove
barriers to workers getting vaccinated.
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1/10/2021
A fair payrise for the APS helps everyone
A new factsheet from your union.
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5/10/2021
COVID-aware workplaces
Factsheets and other information.
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27/09/2021
They forgot the pay rise!
A bargaining update for NT Government members.
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23/09/2021
We have a new website
Welcome and please take a look around. CPSU members have now received login information to access the new member portal.
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23/09/2021
We have a new member portal
Welcome and please take a look around.
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22/09/2021
Safe response to Melbourne earthquake
Emergency Plans to be invoked.
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21/09/2021
DVA labour hire contractors
You may be eligible for casual conversion.
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21/09/2021
Investment Funds Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
The CPSU submission to the Future Fund Inquiry.
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17/09/2021
NDIA workloads: What’s happening?
Three big actions in the push for safe workloads.
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16/09/2021
Concerns over payment of Miscellaneous Leave
Information for ABS Interviewer members.
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15/09/2021
Safety is nothing to sneeze at!
Bigger isn’t always better – but when it comes to PPE, it is. NDIA members in Victoria are concerned about sneeze guards.
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14/09/2021
ABC national staff survey now closed
Our national ABC staff survey is now closed and we are currently working through all your responses.
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7/09/2021
We are serious!
We are committed to doing whatever it takes to secure a Safe Workloads system for DVA workers.
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7/09/2021
Requesting WFH arrangements in Home Affairs
If nothing else, 2020 demonstrated that Home Affairs can facilitate
working from home on a large scale, and there are benefits for Departmental
productivity and employee wellbeing.
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6/09/2021
ATO WHS Report
Managing safety risks from psychosocial hazards, and the release of the ATO Mental Health Framework: Analysis and recommendations from CPSU consultation with ATO Workers.
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3/09/2021
Sports Integrity Australia
We have had a significant win on your pay rises in bargaining negotiations. But now we need your feedback on super.
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2/09/2021
Get Real about Mental Health
Home Affairs workers identified three
standout issues in the CPSU Get Real
survey on your wellbeing at work. Read more here.
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1/09/2021
81% say nope to failed bargaining policy
An overwhelming majority of DVA staff have said "thanks, but no thanks" to bargaining.
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1/09/2021
Australian unions respond to the IPCC report on Climate
What is the IPCC report and what does it say?
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31/08/2021
The Wages Policy is broken
In a dramatic admission that its new wages policy has already failed, the government has been forced to abandon it in Australia Post.
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30/08/2021
Are you a Health and Safety Rep?
Join the CPSU's Safety First network.
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25/08/2021
Conversion of long-term casuals
The deadline is approaching. Here's what labour hire casuals need to know.
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25/08/2021
AFP Protective Services Officers
Tell us about your safety at work.
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23/08/2021
Australia Post Contact Centre Classification Review
The CPSU wins further Fair Work Commission involvement.
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23/08/2021
Would you sign off on an unknown wage increase?
From your union in the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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30/08/2021
Services Australia pleads for resources and safety
An open letter to the Prime Minister.
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19/08/2021
Queensland Unions NAIDOC Week awards
CPSU delegate Courtney Foreshaw and First Nations members’ initiative acknowledged.
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19/08/2021
Industrial advice for ACTPS during COVID lockdown
We have worked with the ACT Government to secure industrial rights for members during the COVID lockdown.
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18/08/2021
Starting your shift at Datacom
Know your rights – you don’t need to come to work early.
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18/08/2021
Newsflash!
Mystery pay rate for public servants published today.
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17/08/2021
ABC Buyout and Band 1 Review
The CPSU writes to the regulator flagging concerns with ABC’s proposed underpayments calculations.
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16/08/2021
What to do when a TPP isn't being COVID safe
The CPSU has been contacted by DAWE members concerned about what you should do if workers at a Third Party Premise (TPP) are not following the public health orders.
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15/08/2021
ABC Casual Conversion
The Sep 27 deadline for conversion of long-term is casuals approaching.
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13/08/2021
CPSU submission: Inquiry into the NDIS Workforce
Key problems are understaffing, high levels of labour hire staff and workload related stress.
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13/08/2021
ACT lockdown
Your union is here for you.
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9/08/2021
Morrison must act on Parliamentary safety
It is time for the government to take seriously the role that parliamentarians play in creating safe or dangerous workplaces.
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30/08/2021
Govt must act on Centrelink queues in NSW
The time for action is now. The Government cannot ignore the lines outside Centrelink while the health advice is to stay home and socially distance.
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6/08/2021
Working during the pandemic
In 2020 the CPSU collaborated with researchers to undertake a project, Working During the Pandemic, to gather data about the experience of public sector employees working during the COVID-19 crisis.
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6/08/2021
CPSU submissions to the Jenkins Review
The CPSU's recommendations and two submissions to the Independent
Review into Commonwealth
Parliamentary Workplaces (Jenkins Review).
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5/08/2021
Pause on Childcare and Centrelink debts
The CPSU and The Parenthood welcome the pause, but call for a review of how debts are assessed and raised.
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5/08/2021
Let’s put the vax back on track
The CPSU and union movement is campaigning to ensure all workers are entitled to paid-work time to receive the vaccination and recover if needed.
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30/08/2021
Joint ACTU/CPSU media release
Centrelink workers are bearing the brunt of administering new, complicated disaster payments.
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3/08/2021
Helplines and resources
Information to help you through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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29/07/2021
NTPS Bargaining continues
Here's what NT Government members need to know.
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26/07/2021
A win in the Commission
Home Affairs must consult.
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22/07/2021
Insecure work in the APS
A ‘wicked problem’ with a worker-led solution.
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16/07/2021
We can do this, Victoria
We’ve been here before and we know what to do.
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16/07/2021
Proposed cuts to ABC Audio Engineers (Radio)
We are still waiting for information, but we will keep you posted.
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15/07/2021
Morrison Govt fails Parliament staff - again
If this is a preview of what can be expected from the Government with the Jenkins Review implementation, then nothing will change.
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14/07/2021
Australia Post makes an offer on pay
The CPSU delivers for Post employees.
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13/07/2021
Attention AusPost staff!
CPSU Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and bargaining update.
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12/07/2021
Defence's new draft FWA policy
It's a dog's breakfast! Do you agree?
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9/07/2021
NSW lockdown extends into school term
If you need advice or support on leave types, working from home arrangements or any other matters, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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9/07/2021
A paws-itive news story
"Dogs understand the value of working in a pack - they are original unionists." - CPSU organiser Tina meets the latest recruits at Amberley.
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2/07/2021
Casual Conversion campaign
CPSU takes the casual conversion dispute to the Fair Work Commission.
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2/07/2021
Services Australia ignores Lockdown
Workers are at risk.
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29/06/2021
Recording admin support time
Resouces for Marine Unit members.
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23/06/2021
All I want for World Public Service Day is...
Opinion piece by Melissa Donnelly, published in the Canberra Times.
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23/06/2021
COVID-19 restrictions announced by NSW Govt
We know that we can get through this together – and your union is here for you. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance or advice.
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22/06/2021
Services Australia casuals dispute heads to the FWC
We are asking for the help of the Fair Work Commission to make sure that the government and APS agencies do not leave their own casual employees behind.
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22/06/2021
Nationals must rebuild drought region job cuts
"...enormous cuts to regional communities mean that in effect these communities have funded their own drought relief via APS job cuts."
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19/06/2021
Women at Work webinars
We’re excited to launch the latest in our CPSU member-only webinars. The latest is a three part series supporting women at work with their careers.
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16/06/2021
NDIA Hazard Complaints Register 2021
This register is intended to be place where you can see across the country, where workers have raised significant WHS issues.
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15/06/2021
Welcome and farewell in ABS
We are pleased to announce Rowena Zackeresen has been endorsed by CPSU Section Council to act in the Section Secretary role.
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11/06/2021
“Shameful” Robodebt scheme should never have happened
Had our members been listened to at the outset, hundreds of thousands of Australians would have been spared untold financial and emotional stress.
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10/06/2021
World Public Service Day union activities: Info for delegates
We're taking action to recognise and say "thank you" to public sector workers and to build awareness of the Government's new workplace bargaining policy.
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10/06/2021
Outdoor Work Allowance win for DAWE employees
More employees will get more money and fairer implementation - thanks to the support and dedication of union members and delegates.
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9/06/2021
Telstra members - it's time to endorse your bargaining claim
Your CPSU Delegates and bargaining team have been working hard to finalise the Telstra bargaining claim - what we'll take as a union to management and fight for.
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3/06/2021
Defence leadership must support LGBTIQ staff
Defence employees work hard every day for our nation, they deserve the respect of the Minister, not to be targeted for the purposes of a quick media grab.
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2/06/2021
ABF Marine Unit: Our fight for your safety at sea
Evidence in reports from 2017 and 2019 shows the Department knew the risks it was exposing you to everyday.
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1/06/2021
ACT Government Bargaining Log of Claims 2021
Read the log of claims endorsed by CPSU members.
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1/01/2021
Spotlight
Here's what members in each industrial team see in the "Spotlight on your news" area of their logged-in home page.
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1/01/2021
CPSU wins
Here's a list of all the stories that have been tagged "CPSU win".