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PSA Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin and PSA Worksite Representative Dale Manson met with Geoff Knight Chief Executive, Don Plowman Deputy Chief Executive Primary Industries and Biosecurity, Erma Ranieri Director of Organisational Change and Development and Pauline Mooney, Deputy Executive Director of SARDI to discuss the ongoing Biosecurity review, Industry Development and renewal program, the current Industrial dispute involving the Flaxley Dairy, concerns raised by members about the possible closure of some country offices and the 2009 Enterprise Bargaining offer from Government.

The Chief Executive Officer reiterated his previous comments from the last consultation meeting in July of 2009 where he stated that there were no plans in place to close offices in Regional locations and expressed his commitment to maintain and where possible enhance PIRSA's involvement in Regional areas. In particular he was concerned about the destabilising effect ongoing rumours about closures may have on staff. Loxton, Minnipa and Nurioopta were mentioned as examples of the ongoing commitment of the department to Regional areas.

In relation to the Flaxley Dairy dispute PIRSA acknowledged their commitment to resolve the issues as quickly as possible with another on site meeting organised for next week. The PSA in turn committed to pursuing the best outcome possible for employees who should be made permanent in some capacity.

The CEO is committed to regular ongoing Union consultative meetings every 3 months, and ad hoc meetings as required. The positive outcome for Grant Funded Scientists in relation to their new EB schedule was also raised.

PSA MEMBERS WHO STAND TOGETHER,
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    14 December 2009