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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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20/05/2022

Coalition cuts to rip millions out of regional economies

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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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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6/07/2022

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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