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1/06/2022

CPSU welcomes Albanese Ministry

The APS is integral to the success of any government, and our members look forward to working with all new Ministers to deliver for the nation.
CPSU welcomes Albanese Ministry
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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.
What the election outcome means for you
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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.
Claims Budget cuts won't lead to job cuts not credible
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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.
Morrison Govt's desperate attack on public services
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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.
NDIA needs to better support workers
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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.
Non-profits call for a better Services Australia
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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.
Understaffing a serious risk 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.
CPSU welcomes Labor’s public sector commitments
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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.
ALP commitment to reverse cuts to veterans’ services
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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.
NDIA proposals would put people with disability first
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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.
DVA understaffing has tragic consequences for 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.
CPSU welcomes ALP commitment to Services Australia
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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.
Centrelink gutted, and public sector wages cut
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8/03/2022

What Women Want

Flexible work and no sexual harassment. CPSU media release.
What Women Want
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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
CSIRO calls in the consultants
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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.
Managers and employees report differing experiences
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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.
NT Public Sector wage theft in the millions
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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.
More than words needed to make Parliament safe
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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.
More COVID outbreaks on Border Force vessels
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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.
It's time for a better Services Australia
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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.
Border Force COVID-19 cases avoidable
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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.
Morrison Government labour hire lie
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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."
NT workers vote down Gunner's pay freeze
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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.
Net zero public sector is a must
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30/11/2021

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.”
Dangerous Parliament revealed by Jenkins Report
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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.
The ABC needs secure and increased funding now
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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.
Canberra Centrelink closure to leave many without help
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20/10/2021

What do women really want?

The national survey asks Australian women about the key issues in their working lives.
What do women really want?
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19/10/2021

Govt to outsource Veterans responsibility

Despite evidence showing what is desperately needed is simply more staff.
Govt to outsource Veterans responsibility
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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.
Morrison must act on Parliamentary safety
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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.
Govt must act on Centrelink queues in NSW
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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.
Pause on Childcare and Centrelink debts
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30/08/2021

Joint ACTU/CPSU media release

Centrelink workers are bearing the brunt of administering new, complicated disaster payments.
Joint ACTU/CPSU media release
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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.
Morrison Govt fails Parliament staff - again