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25/05/2023

Services Australia attack: Centre security review welcomed

A Centrelink Team Leader was the victim of a serious attack while doing her job.
Services Australia attack: Centre security review welcomed
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16/05/2023

APSC tables Pay Offer of 10.5% in APS Service-Wide Bargaining

4% in the first year, 3.5% in the second year and 3% in the third year.
APSC tables Pay Offer of 10.5% in APS Service-Wide Bargaining
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9/05/2023

APS rebuilding continues in second Albanese Government Budget

The CPSU welcomes the Labor Government’s ongoing commitment to rebuilding the APS.
APS rebuilding continues in second Albanese Government Budget
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6/05/2023

Shadow APS workforce uncovered

The real cost of cost-cutting measures.
Shadow APS workforce uncovered
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28/04/2023

National Parks funding and jobs boost welcomed

The Government has committed an additional $262.3 million and more than 100 new jobs in the budget for Australia’s iconic national parks.
National Parks funding and jobs boost welcomed
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27/04/2023

Flexible work first test of Govt's model employer pledge

The negotiation on flexible work is the first critical test of the Albanese Labor Government's commitment to becoming a model employer.
Flexible work first test of Govt's model employer pledge
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19/04/2023

Marine Science Institute future secured, jobs saved

This funding will secure the future of AIMS, protect jobs, and ensure that the institute can continue its world leading marine science work.
Marine Science Institute future secured, jobs saved
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19/04/2023

NDIS Reboot a Win for Workers and Participants

The CPSU has been actively campaigning for these measures and is pleased the Government have not only listened to our concerns but acted.
NDIS Reboot a Win for Workers and Participants
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18/04/2023

Marine Science Institute Funding Shortfall threatens QLD Jobs

The CPSU calls on the Albanese Labor Government to urgently step in and secure the future of the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
Marine Science Institute Funding Shortfall threatens QLD Jobs
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13/04/2023

Translating and Interpreting Service Jobs transitioning to APS Employment

A win for workers, secure jobs and public service delivery.
Translating and Interpreting Service Jobs transitioning to APS Employment
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17/04/2023

National Cultural Institutions on path to recovery

The CPSU welcomes the Labor Government’s $535 million commitment to Australia’s National Cultural Institutions.
National Cultural Institutions on path to recovery
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4/04/2023

Poor Management practices let Australian Antarctic Division down

Staff have to know that they are safe when raising an issue in their workplace, and for many staff at the AAD that is not the case.
Poor Management practices let Australian Antarctic Division down
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3/04/2023

Trove funding insecurity comes to an end

The CPSU welcomes the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to securing the future of Trove.
Trove funding insecurity comes to an end
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14/03/2023

CPSU Bargaining Team revealed

With the commencement of APS service wide bargaining just around the corner, the CPSU has today revealed its bargaining team.
CPSU Bargaining Team revealed
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6/03/2023

CPSU supports MEAA industrial action

CPSU members at the ABC fully support tomorrow’s planned strike action by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.
CPSU supports MEAA industrial action
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23/02/2023

CPSU member appears at Robodebt Royal Commission

Our union is incredibly proud of Jeannie and her bravery in standing up and speaking out.
CPSU member appears at Robodebt Royal Commission
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16/02/2023

APS attraction and retention issues causing unanswered Centrelink calls

Centrelink is currently operating 500 staff below the level of staff it is funded to have.
APS attraction and retention issues causing unanswered Centrelink calls
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16/02/2023

New ABC offer worse than original

Union members in the ABC are disappointed in their employer’s attitude towards bargaining and are continuing to prepare for industrial action.
New ABC offer worse than original
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2/02/2023

CPSU prepares for ABC Industrial Action

The application would give CPSU members at ABC a vote on taking protected industrial action, including work restrictions, bans and strike action as a final resort.
CPSU prepares for ABC Industrial Action
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2/02/2023

ACT Govt pay rises can’t leave workers behind

The ACT Government must make sure workers are not left behind.
ACT Govt pay rises can’t leave workers behind
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16/12/2022

Overdue AAT reform welcomed

Government to abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and replace it with a new body.
Overdue AAT reform welcomed
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12/12/2022

Frontline workers ignored in early days of Robodebt

CPSU National Secretary, Melissa Donnelly, has appeared as a witness at the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.
Frontline workers ignored in early days of Robodebt
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30/11/2022

Whistleblower protections a positive step but more is needed

A key part of any anti-corruption process must be protections for those who speak out on issues of public integrity.
Whistleblower protections a positive step but more is needed
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16/11/2022

Boost to whistleblower protections welcomed

This legislation is crucial for Australian Public Service workers who should be able to speak up and expose wrongdoing without fear.
Boost to whistleblower protections welcomed
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4/11/2022

Taxpayers are bankrolling tax dodgers

Our government must ensure that every company that is considered for a government contract passes tax standards.
Taxpayers are bankrolling tax dodgers
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25/10/2022

Turning point for the Australian Public Service

The CPSU welcomes the Budget commitment to rebuilding the APS with the announcement of over 7,500 additional public sector jobs.
Turning point for the Australian Public Service
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14/10/2022

Report: Microsoft dodges tax, benefits from govt contracts

The tax that Microsoft should be paying could be invested in cutting wait times for services, investing in digital services, and more public sector jobs for regional Australia.
Report: Microsoft dodges tax, benefits from govt contracts
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14/10/2022

A win for APS capability

Watch CPSU National Secretary Melissa Donnelly discuss the announcement on ABC News.
A win for APS capability
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13/10/2022

CPSU welcomes Govt shift to bring consultancy in-house

The CPSU and its members have been calling for this reform and raising the alarm about the wasteful use of taxpayer money on outsourced contractors and consultants.
CPSU welcomes Govt shift to bring consultancy in-house
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6/10/2022

CPSU looks forward to a new era for the public service

Today’s announcement includes interim arrangements which provide wage increases of 3% to all employees due a pay rise between 1 September and 31 August next year.
CPSU looks forward to a new era for the public service
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27/09/2022

Widespread dissatisfaction in NDISQSC needs urgent action

A major staff survey has revealed shocking rates of staff dissatisfaction and widespread concern about workplace culture and management.
Widespread dissatisfaction in NDISQSC needs urgent action
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20/09/2022

Digital Health Record failing patients before it even begins

Replacing highly trained specialised transcriptionists with an automated software program is risky business.
Digital Health Record failing patients before it even begins
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2/09/2022

CPSU welcomes new APS jobs to fix visa backlog

The Albanese Government has announced $36.1m for 500 more visa processing jobs to deal with the current visa backlog at the Department of Home Affairs.
CPSU welcomes new APS jobs to fix visa backlog
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26/08/2022

Focus on public sector leadership an important opportunity

The CPSU welcomes today’s announcement that the APSC will commence work on APS leadership capability.
Focus on public sector leadership an important opportunity
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8/12/2022

Members look forward to Robodebt Royal Commission

Our members raised the alarm about the flaws in the Robodebt scheme from the very beginning.
Members look forward to Robodebt Royal Commission
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25/08/2022

Promoting diversity and inclusion in Defence OK again

Members in Defence are pleased to once again be able to participate in activities that demonstrate their solidarity and support for diversity and inclusion.
Promoting diversity and inclusion in Defence OK again
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11/08/2022

Veterans Royal Commission Interim Report released

The CPSU welcomes today’s Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Interim Report and its recommendations.
Veterans Royal Commission Interim Report released
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24/06/2022

DVA workers welcome release of McKinsey report

The CPSU welcomes the release of the report that was kept secret by the Morrison Government but is concerned by some endorsed initiatives.
DVA workers welcome release of McKinsey report
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9/06/2022

ABC axing archive jobs on International Archives Day

While the rest of the world is celebrating the contribution of archivists, the ABC is axing 75 jobs.
ABC axing archive jobs on International Archives Day
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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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4/04/2023

Coalition cuts to rip millions out of regional economies

The Morrison government announced a savage $3.3b cut to the federal public service.
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.
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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5/07/2022

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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