The official podcast of the Public Service Association of NSW, where we share the stories of the people who keep our state moving, our members.

In this special episode, recorded on location in Jindabyne nea Kosciuszko National Park, we hear from two long-serving rangers – Rob Gibbs and Andrew Miller – as they sit down with PSA CPSU NSW Assistant Secretary Troy Wright.

In recognition of World Ranger Day, they discuss the challenges and changes in D

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And most importantly, this World Ranger Day, we acknowledge and thank all rangers across New South Wales and across Australia, for their vital work in protecting our parks, wildlife, and cultural heritage.

This week’s PSA Podcast, is hosted by Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright and is joined by Legal Services Acting Manager Ben Trainer and Education Industrial Manager Siobhan Callanan to unpack the Workplace Protections Bill 2025 and its implications for PSA members. They discuss major reforms including enhanced arbitration powers for the Industrial Relations Commission, new protections against delegate victimisation, and the introduction of bullying and sexual harassment jurisdictions. The episode also shifts focus to the ongoing crisis in the higher education sector, highlighting job cuts and funding issues at universities like Wollongong, and the wider impact on professional staff and students across the state.

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Hosting this weeks PSA CPSU NSW Podcast, is Troy Wright, Assistant General Secretary of the PSA CPSU NSW, he is joined by Senior Organisers Glenn Duncan and Belinda Tsirekas to break down some of the major developments across the sector.

On the agenda:

1. The child protection budget announcements, including new carer payments, workforce investment, and the significant restructuring of the foster care system away from NGOs.
2. The child protection ballot — exploring how informed decision-making was supported, the results, and what they reveal about our democratic processes.
3. A three-part discussion on public sector criticism in the media and beyond, covering Shane Wright’s article on the size of the public service, and Anthony Manning’s remarks at ICAC, with a broader look at how public servants are perceived.

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In this special episode of the PSA CPSU NSW Podcast, we go through the key elements of the proposed 2025 Crown Employees (Child Protection) Award—including what it means for your pay, your role, and your rights.

We cover the proposed salary increases, the introduction of new roles like Graduate and Leading Caseworker, and the long-awaited abolishment of forfeited hours.

We’ll also explain, how the Award supports staff, and what comes next if it's approved.
If you work in Child Protection, this is essential listening before you cast your vote.

How do you tell the stories that matter to 40,000 public sector workers in NSW? In this episode of Inside Red Tape, host Marianne Ledic sits down with Issue Editor Jason Mountney and Staff Writer Damian McDonald to go behind the Winter 2025 Edition. From the return of Parklea Prison into public hands, to campaigns for safer workplaces, to celebrating diversity in the public service - We unpack the stories driving change, and how the voices that make them powerful. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how Red Tape comes together, and why storytelling is one of the union's strongest tools.

This week Marianne sits down with Hilton Donovan and Sean to discuss this weeks NAIDOC week and what it means to for them and their communities.

Listen in to our Senior Communications Officer Jason Mountney & our Research Officer Andy Asquith discuss the implications the new budget may have on our members.

On Todays episode we have PSA's very own Ricky Walford and Mal Cochrane to discuss the upcoming Referendum and share their thoughts on The Voice.

On Todays episode we discuss the NSW State budget and how it effects our members

Join us for today's engaging episode of the PSA Podcast, where we are thrilled to host Juilette Sizer and Tanya Pople. Tune in as they delve into the exciting details of the upcoming PSA School Recognition Week, celebrating the excellence within our educational institutions. From highlighting remarkable achievements to sharing recent victories,  Juilette and Tanya offer insightful discussions that showcase the positive impact of their roles and their coworkers roles in the educational system.