PSA Worksite Representatives met on Friday 23 January 2009 to be provided with a copy of the DVD "Its Your House, Don't Let Anyone Take It Away."

The DVD is an integral component of the PSA's Upper House Campaign leading up the 2010 Referendum.

The Rann Government has announced its intention to attempt to abolish the Upper House.

The 10 minute video details the history of the State's Upper House, The Legislative Council, and its role and achievements, and will generate informed community debate prior to the Referendum.

Further copies will be provided to all Worksite Representatives. Additionally, PSA Industrial Officers while at meetings are able to show and discuss the video. The DVD can also be viewed on the PSA website here.

PUBLIC SECTOR BILL

Worksite Representatives were provided an update on the Public Sector Bill which was tabled in State Parliament late last year. It is anticipated that debate on the Bill will occur in February 2009 when Parliament resumes.

At Friday's meeting, Worksite Representatives unanimously passed the following motion:

Agreed that this meeting of PSA Worksite Representatives:

"Notes that the Government has introduced the Public Sector Bill in Parliament

Declared that the Bill is not acceptable in many key respects, and

Determines to negotiate with the Government, Opposition, other Parties and Independent MP's with a view to changes being made to the Bill, while also preparing PSA members for a campaign."

For enquiries contact PSA Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher, pgc@cpsu.asn.au or phone (08) 8205 3200

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