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Hold this Government to Account The campaign to protect vital services, and the Public Sector which provides them continues.

“This Government must be held to account for the harm it is inflicting on its employees and the community they serve.”

The PSA’s Job Cuts = Service Cuts campaign is gaining increasing community support and there are some positive signs that some in Government realise this.

The recent Cabinet re-shuffle is a clear indicator that the Government has realised some earlier decisions have no community support.

But this can only be the beginning. It must be accompanied by changes to policies which saw jobs, services and working conditions cut.

The PSA is determined to continue this campaign on multiple levels as it has since the day former Treasurer Kevin Foley handed down his Budget in September last year.

We are not alone in this fight. The community and other unions are standing shoulder to shoulder with us.

“The response has been strong and the support from members and the community has been very significant,” PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said.

“We will continue to hold this Government

The radio ad says: “The State Government has started slashing jobs, services and worker entitlements as part of its Budget cuts.

“Almost 4000 jobs are set to go which equals service reductions, longer waiting times and less support for South Australian families in need.

“The Government must be held to account for betraying workers and making South Australian families bear the brunt of unjustified cuts.

“If job and service cuts are already making your life harder tell us why at www.doesntaddup.com.au”

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Jan McMahon, PSA General Secretary

PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon addressing rally/media.

to account for its actions.

Some of the actions the PSA has undertaken, many of which are detailed further in this issue of the Review, have included: • Regular Worksite Representative meetings and updates; • Creation of a new interactive website – doesntaddup.com.au • Regular media exposure regarding the

impact of the Budget; Numerous rallies and marches; Union delegations to Electoral Offices; An ongoing High Court challenge; Lobbying of political parties; Union meetings at worksites.

New radio advertising showing the cuts to jobs, services and entitlements was rolled out during February.

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High Level Talks Senior PSA Officials have met with a number of new Ministers in recent weeks, in the wake of the Cabinet re-shuffle.

Discussions have been preliminary, as advised in previous individual PSA briefs to members.

Meetings have been held with Deputy

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Premier and Attorney General John Rau, Treasurer Jack Snelling, Minister for Industrial Relations Bernard Finnigan and Minister for Public Sector Management Gail Gago.

The opening of channels of communication is seen as a positive step, while recognising that until policies are changed which see cuts to jobs, services and conditions the campaign will continue.

The cuts outlined by Former Treasurer Kevin Foley included: • A cut of 3750 Public Sector jobs over 4 years; • A two tier system of Targeted Voluntary Separation Packages; • The Government will reconsider its “no involuntary redundancy” policy after one year if insufficient staff reductions are achieved, despite a promise by the Premier that this would not happen; • Long Service Leave accrual to be reduced from 15 days to 9 days per annum after July 1 this year for workers with 15 years service; • Recreation Leave Loading to be removed for non-shift workers from July 2012

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Secretary’s Column TIME FOR ACTION

WHAT IS THE RANN GOVERNMENT’S LEGACY?

By Jan McMahon

By Lindsay Oxlad

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he campaign to Hold this Government to Account has continued well into 2011. PSA members have demonstrated their resolve to stand up for what is right.

With the tide of community opinion overwhelmingly onside, the Government has had no choice but to begin the process of change.

The decision by Kevin Foley to step down as Treasurer shows the impact the union and community campaign is having on the Government. But this is not the end, it can only be the beginning.

The PSA welcomes any steps to begin to repair the damage done by former Treasurer Foley's last Budget, however much needs to be done.

Significantly, the PSA has met with four key Government members whose new roles will have a direct bearing on PSA members.

Initial meetings have been held with Deputy Premier Rau, Treasurer Snelling, Minister Gago as Minister for Public Sector Management, and Minister Finnigan who took on the important portfolio of Industrial Relations.

The importance of these meetings cannot be understated. For months the PSA has been calling for Government consultation and negotiation to no avail. Now, the lines of communication have reopened in what can only be a positive move for members.

PSA members have an expectation that this will lead to genuine discussions and a review of budget decisions. However, until there is a commitment to reverse any of the disastrous budget measures which have been imposed on the public sector and the community, we will continue to campaign.

Meetings are good, but actions by Government are better.

Since the Budget announcements, PSA

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members have seen jobs and entitlements slashed with no consultation, no negotiation.

We are already seeing jobs and consequently services disappear with no apparent concern

by Government about the impact on those who need them most. We know workloads are already high, and this is only set to get worse. Something needs to change now.

The PSA has played its role by not backing away from its obligations to members and the community, and is fulfilling its vow to protect the public sector. We have marched the streets of Adelaide, crammed the seats of Parliament House, knocked on the door of parliamentarians and hit the skies, radio waves and internet with our message.

In an historic move the PSA will now take its dispute over the Government's decision to override the current Enterprise Agreement to the High Court. As we have said, no stone will be left unturned in challenging these budget measures.

Government Members of Parliament have seen rallies at electorate offices and delegations as part of the campaign. Meetings of all public sector unions continue regularly to plan campaign activities. We have in no way become complacent or diverted from the focus of our campaign.

It is time. Time for the Government to act on its promise to listen to the people of this state. To listen to our message that job cuts will mean service cuts, to negotiate not legislate, and to leave our leave alone.

Our message to the new Ministry is that it is time to start a fresh relationship with your employees and the people of this state. One based on trust, transparency and commitment to quality public sector services.

It is still too early to tell whether these latest changes really do herald a new era.

While we hope it can, we will continue to not leave anything to chance and campaign to hold the Government to account for its actions.

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n Wednesday 16 March 2011 I was fortunate to attend the Don Dunstan Foundation oration and was impressed to hear about the many achievements of Don Dunstan during his time as Premier of South Australia.

Repeatedly referred to as a great reforming Premier, one who achieved significant and lasting reforms that benefited all South Australians.

What then of his successor, the Rann Government lead by his pupil Mike Rann?

Reflecting on the past twelve months, the Government’s record can only be described as disappointing, marked by lost opportunities and a loss of Labor values and principles.

The attacks on Workcover are certainly not in the Dunstan mould and will not be a proud legacy of the Rann Government’s years.

Equally the Government’s decision to cut 3,750 public sector jobs (and therefore much needed services to the community) as an unnecessary part of its budget strategy was not something that the community will applaud let alone workers in the public sector.

The further action by the Government to legislate away Leave Loading and Long Service Leave employment entitlements despite the fact that they were enshrined in an Enterprise Agreement agreed to by the Government and the public sector unions (on behalf of the employees) and certified by the Industrial Relations Commission is not a legacy that a Labor Government can count as an achievement.

The long held Labor principle of collective

bargaining in good faith has been irreparably damaged by the opportunistic actions of the Rann Government which by its actions now puts the Industrial Relations Commission in the difficult position of not being able to confidently certify any future enterprise agreement covering the public sector. What does certification of an Agreement mean when one of the parties can unilaterally alter it to suit its needs?

More so as it will surely flow on to be used as a precedent by other private sector employers in all sectors of the economy – retail, manufacturing, transport, services, mining, telecommunications, entertainment, hospitality, etc.

It must also be troubling to the business community with any contractual arrangements with the Government. Is there now a heightened risk that Governments now and in the future will seek to avoid their contractual obligations by passing legislation when it suits them to do so?

Finally, the most abhorrent legacy is the Government threat to “reconsider” the “no forced redundancy” policy that Premier Rann committed his Government to maintain not once but several times, in writing and underlined in letters to the Public Service Association prior to and after each State Election. That is not something that Don Dunstan would be proud of nor would he tolerate such action.

In the light of these actions by the Rann Government the Public Service Association and the members that it has the honor to represent will continue to campaign up to the 2014 State Election to have those legacies scrapped, unless the Government itself changes its decisions.

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Comments, letters and editorial material to: ‘The Editor,’ Public Sector Review Level 5, 122 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000.

Selected articles are published electronically on the PSA Website at www.cpsu.asn.au/sa Tel: (08) 8205 3200 Fax: (08) 8223 6509 Toll-free: 1800 811 457 Email: nm@cpsu.asn.au Printed on partially recycled paper with biodegradable soy-based inks by Cadillac Printing, 64 Kincaid Ave, North Plympton, SA. The Public Sector Review’s official publication number is PP565001/0010. This edition is Volume 45, number 1.

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Vision Statement THE PSA WILL ACHIEVE THIS BY: • ensuring job security for members • membership involvement

The PSA will be a dynamic organisation focused on the needs and aspirations of its members throughout South Australia as the principal trade union representing workers who provide community services to South Australians.

• effective management supported by trained professional staff • continual improvement of its operations • improvement of members’ wages and working conditions • provision of industrial support and other valued benefits to members • promotion of the vital role of the public sector in the economy and community.

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PSA President Lindsay Oxlad was recently presented with the prestigious Life Membership Award with The Institute of Transportation Engineers The Institute of Transportation Engineers is an international educational and scientific association of transportation professionals who are responsible for meeting mobility and safety needs.

ITE facilitates the application of technology and scientific principles to research, planning, functional design, implementation, operation, policy development and management for a ny mode of ground transportation.

Through its products and services, ITE promotes professional development of its members, supports and encourages education, stimulates research, develops public awareness programs and serves as a conduit for the exchange of professional information.

Howard McDonald, President, Australia and New Zealand Section, The Institute of Transportation Engineers presents Award to PSA President Lindsay Oxlad

Parking “Tax” Fight The PSA is continuing the fight against the State Government’s parking “tax” cash grab at our metropolitan Public Hospitals.

Fees for parking – previously free at most hospitals – will be imposed this year for staff and visitors.

The proposed daily fee will be $13 for most hospital visitors, with most staff being slugged at least $46.77 a month.

“The additional cost to staff who often have to work shift work, don’t have access to public transport and therefore need to drive to work is simply unacceptable.”

“And to tax people who are visiting sick people in hospital is disgraceful.

“The long term cost for friends and family to visit someone with a chronic or life threatening health issue is potentially huge. To make money out of people who are suffering is shameful."

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Job Cuts = Service Cuts The PSA created interactive website for members and the community to have their say on the impact of the Rann Government’s 2010 State Budget is proving to be a useful facility for media and others.

The site www.doesntaddup.com.au was established to highlight the failures of this Government to properly resource public

services. It is now an effective 'jobs + services cuts' monitoring tool.

to ensure this Government is being held to account for its actions.”

“This is a good way for members and anybody in our community who have been hit by these unfair cuts to jobs and services to have their say,” PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said.

The site offers an opportunity for anyone already feeling the effects of job cuts, service reductions, changes to entitlements, longer waiting times and less support for them and their family, to comment, anonymously if they wish.

“It gives a voice to those who have been harmed and is another step in our campaign

It also provides recent media reports and

commentary on the impact of the Budget along with PSA research and documents relevant to this issue.

And it provides an ongoing count of jobs lost so far due to the Budget.

“The impact of these job and service cuts is real, the pain they are causing is real and this site will help to highlight that,” Ms McMahon said.

Jobs Watch The Rann Government’s slash and burn Budget is already starting to cause pain with talented workers leaving the Public Sector.

The impact on service delivery is inevitable and negative.

At the time of going to print

with this issue of the Review,

the PSA’s “Job Watch” website (available at www.doesntaddup.

com.au) revealed that 441.1 jobs have already been cut.

That site states: The Public Service Association will 'hold this Government to account' for job cuts which impact not only on PSA members, but also on the

delivery of important services to South Australian families in need.”

The list of job cuts will be regularly updated to reflect the ongoing loss of Public Sector jobs, which is in turn reflected in service cuts. Job cuts = Service cuts.

Other jobs will be lost in the private sector as a direct consequence of this loss of earnings by South Australian families.

In addition, the multiplier effect will see private sector jobs lost as Government agencies require less equipment and services.

In addition to actual declared job cuts, many agencies are leaving jobs vacant to reduce expenditure. The PSA will monitor both the impact upon the community and workload concerns for members.

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Budget Cuts Deep - Survey The PSA has commissioned research to examine how Government cutbacks have affected members and their ability to do their work.

Members were sent a survey from the Australian Institute for Social Research canvassing their views on a range of topics.

The survey sought information regarding the respondents’ department or agency and type of work. It then sought to determine how much unpaid and paid overtime is regularly involved in their work.

Further questions examined how well various departments were coping in an environment of ongoing budget cuts prior to and since the 2010 State Budget – and whether units or agencies were adequately or inadequately staffed.

It also examined worker satisfaction, ability to complete

workloads and impact of this on health and well-being.

Key findings of the survey (available in full on the PSA website) include: • 3,380 members took part – a representative and statistically valid cross-section of members; • They reported working an average of 2.7 hours overtime each week – 85% unpaid; • More than half said their work unit was inadequately staffed prior to the 2010-11 State Budget; • More than 80% said cutbacks had resulted in reallocation of additional duties to remaining staff.

Members across all Portfolio areas reported that the 2010-11 Budget would amplify the negative impact of previous staff cuts:

• 79% expected negative impacts on their ability to meet client or community needs; • 78.2% expected negative impacts on the level of service delivery to the community;

• 70.8% expected negative impacts on their ability to meet SA Strategic Plan targets;

• 69.1% expected negative impacts on the quality of service delivery from their work unit;

• 68.6% expected negative impacts on the maintenance of publicly funded infrastructure.

PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said the results of this research would form part of the overall ongoing PSA response strategy to the 2010 State Budget.

“Government has been saying there will be no reduction in services and the savage cuts will have minimal impact,” she said.

“Members are certainly telling us something completely different.

“They are saying that services are being cut at an alarming rate and that workloads have continually risen to unsustainable levels.

“This survey confirms these facts and shows a true snapshot of workloads and pressures being faced by the Public Sector, and how this is affecting service delivery.”

Cabinet

Re-shuffled Premier M i ke Rann announced a new Ministry on 8 February 2011 following the resignation of the Deputy Premier and Treasurer Kevin Foley from those positions.

There is little doubt the significant Cabinet re-shuffle announced just prior to Parliament resuming in early February was brought about by mass displays of public anger at the actions of the Rann Government, particularly arising from the September Budget.

Moves by former Treasurer Kevin Foley to slash jobs and services and attack the Government’s workers were key elements of this backlash – as was the PSA’s sustained campaign highlighting this folly.

That campaign does not end with a change of personnel in Government circles. The public anger does not diminish. The cuts in jobs and services do not evaporate.

The concerns of workers whose conditions were attacked in an unprecedented manner have not been appeased.

Treasurer Jack Snelling

The PSA welcomed the new Treasurer, Mr Jack Snelling, and was quick to seek a meeting with him to discuss the grave concerns held by members.

PSA General Secretary said there was an opportunity to change: “We would be pleased to sit down with them to discuss resolving this issue and, particularly, the job cuts and attacks on Public Sector workers’ conditions.

“If the Government wants to take this opportunity, the avenues are there.

“The PSA's position remains clear. The Government must continue to be held to account.

PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon with Associate Professor John Spoehr

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HOLD THIS GOVERN Make a difference

The PSA is urging members to write to their local Member of Parliament to outline the true impact this Government’s cuts to jobs, services and conditions are having.

Personal letters from constituents to MPs are read and do make a difference.

Members are asked to tell their MPs the reality of cutting jobs and the impact on workloads and service delivery.

“Local Members of Parliament are politically sensitive to public opinion and events which could have an electoral impact.”

“It is important to hold your local MPs to account for how they vote on matters that affect you.”

“Local Members of Parliament are expected to represent the views of their constituents.

“It is appropriate for PSA members to write to their local MP and to expect a reply from that MP. PSA members want to know, and have every right to know, the views of the local Member and to know what their Member plans to do.

“It is called accountability. Don’t be fobbed off. Write to, ring or visit your local Member.

Let them know what your concerns are, and let them know that how they respond to you and act will influence how you vote in future.”

ALP State Council Supports Workers Elected members and leaders of the State ALP have been given a stern warning by their own party.

Regional Cuts Hurt Continued attacks on funding for jobs and services in regional communities are threatening to decimate those parts of our State “beyond Gepps Cross”.

First it was cuts to TAFE jobs, then Shared Services which stripped hundreds of pay packets from regional economies.

More recently, funding has been withdrawn from regional hospitals, now threatened with closure amid community claims that their demise will rip the heart out of the community.

And lately, bids to remove some housing entitlements to public sector workers employed in these communities.

The proposed sell off of forests in the South East, and loss of regional Department of Environment and Natural Resources and PIRSA jobs will have major impacts.

The PSA has supported organizations and regional communities to fight against these cuts and protect citizens outside the metropolis of Adelaide.

“It seems to many that the State Government has torn up the State Master Plan along with its own Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.”

“Support for regional communities by Government is at an all time low.

“They have stripped away jobs. They have stripped away educational opportunities. They have virtually shut down departments and agencies responsible for regional development and primary industry support. Now they are stripping away funding to hospitals.

“The PSA will continue to fight to hold them to account for what they are doing to regional communities.”

This followed on from the ALP State Convention held in November last year.

Amid unprecedented scenes of protest by

The ALP State Executive met on February 10 and the PSA understands the following was passed:

the PSA and other unions and community

“State Executive calls on the Rann Labor Government to make the reversal of cuts to public servants’ entitlements an immediate priority, starting with the rescission of this anti-worker legislation on the first five sitting weeks of the 2011 Parliamentary Schedule (ending April 7, 2011).”

should change its decisions to use legislation

members, the delegates to the ALP Convention determined that the Government to reduce and remove negotiated employment conditions.

The PSA is not affiliated to the ALP or any political party, nor does it make donations to any party.

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NMENT TO ACCOUNT The groundswell of anger against this Government’s cuts to jobs, services and entitlements has led to unprecedented displays of public dissatisfaction as PSA members, other unionists and community members have taken to the streets to make their displeasure clear.

Rallies and marches have been held and delegations have protested outside MP's Electoral Offices.

These actions will be continued.

“The PSA thanks members, other unions and the general community for their participation in these ongoing campaign activities,” PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said.

“This Government must be held to account, and public displays such as these are having a strong impact.”

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Universities Pass The Endurance Test

The record breaking Enterprise Bargaining negotiations for our State’s university staff are nearing an end.

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News In Brief Marleston TAFE The PSA is continuing discussions with TAFE SA after potentially dangerous organic substances were found in the groundwater beneath the Marleston TAFE and surrounding areas.

The substances are tetrachlorethene (PCE), trichloroethane (TCE) and dichlorethene (DCE).

Employees and residents have been notified and the EPA is conducting further tests at the site with a full report expected in April.

TAFE SA says it has been advised there is no immediate risk to public health and it will continue to pursue a management plan to ensure the contamination is treated and monitored.

Families SA The PSA is concerned that Families SA is proceeding with the construction of a proposed new training centre to replace Magill despite unresolved issues.

The PSA has been advised that work, in the form of land grading, has commenced at the site.

Meetings with the Department will continue in a bid to clarify the situation and seek resolution to points of concern previously raised in relation to the draft plans.

The PSA will act to ensure the new centre provides an environment which facilitates rehabilitation while ensuring both residents and staff are safe and secure.

Unless Government wants another problem on its hands, it must properly deal with staff concerns, including fundamental design flaws raised by experienced members.

Anti-Poverty Program

Correctional Services

The PSA is continuing to raise concerns about the impact of Budget cuts on the role of the Anti-Poverty Program.

Overcrowding and bed space management continue to be a matter of significant concern in our State’s Correctional facilities.

A number of jobs have been lost with an inevitable reduction in services to South Australian families in desperate need.

The Department has recently approached most institutions to examine possible ways to increase capacity.

PSA representatives are involved in a working group examining the ramifications of these cuts - the Project Working Group for Anti-Poverty and Financial Hardships Programs Reform and Budget Savings.

The new unit at Pt Lincoln (36) beds is due to be commissioned in April/May this year. The PSA continues to be involved in a consultative process to ensure members’ concerns about staffing levels and work practices are being addressed.

The group meets fortnightly and representatives from all regions are involved in decision making about the Service Delivery Model and Implementation plan.

Non-Government Organisations may provide a cheaper but far less effective outcome for people in desperate need.

DCS is also commencing work on a new accommodation unit at Pt Augusta Prison.

The PSA will continue to meet with DCS representatives in an effort to overcome the problems.

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Permanency Conversion For Schools The PSA has highlighted the issue of the lack of ongoing status for school based members for may years, resulting in the recognition of the problem by the then Chief Executive, Chris Robinson. This recognition also resulted in a commitment to fix the problem.

The PSA is continuing to work with DECS to ensure the proper steps are being taken for School Services Officers and Early Childhood Workers to gain permanent employment.

DECS reported in February that a total of 809 SSOs/ECWs had been identified for conversion to permanency with almost 600 already advised by letters with more to follow.

In a meeting that month, DECS advised the PSA it was continuing to check and identify SSOs and ECWs who met the criteria for conversion.

DECS advised it had identified a number of irregularities with eligibility criteria and these were being reviewed. DECS gave an undertaking to continue to liaise with the PSA about this.

DECS sought and was granted approval by the Industrial Relations Commission to extend the conversion project to the end of Term 1, 2011. All conversions as they are offered will be back dated to 27 January 2011.

DECS will advise the PSA when it considers the conversion process is complete.

At that time the PSA will notify members and call for any PSA members who consider they have been missed or are otherwise aggrieved by the conversion process to respond to the PSA. The PSA will take these responses up with DECS on a case by case basis.

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WorkCover Review The State Government has sought feedback on its 2008 “amendments” to WorkCover.

In early January, it announced the appointment of Bill Cossey AM and Chris Latham, to undertake the review of Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scheme Review) Amendment Act 2008 (the Amendment Act).

The review commenced in late January.

The Terms of Reference for the review are to assess: • The impact of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scheme Review) Amendment Act 2008 (the amending Act) on workers who have suffered compensable disabilities and been affected by the operation of the amending Act; and • The impact of the amending Act on levies paid by employers under Part 5 of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986 (principal Act); and • The impact of the amending Act on the sufficiency of the Compensation Fund to meet the liabilities of the WorkCover Corporation of South Australia under the principal Act. The PSA has numerous concerns about the changes to WorkCover and has been a strong opponent of them.

Among concerns are:

• Step downs – income entitlements are cut to 90% after 13 weeks and 80% after 26 weeks. Some members using annual leave and sick leave to survive or working with injuries; • Suspension of pay while in dispute – PSA concerned members are being

blackmailed into resolutions and put under enormous hardship; • Worker capacity review, 130 weeks – rehabilitation is poor and no retraining; • Changes to redemption – redemptions now much more complicated • Medical panel – the medical panel

currently examines non-medical issues making arbitrary and contradictory decisions.

PSA submissions formed part of a joint union response to Government.

The review team is due to finalise the report by the end of May this year.

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Oz Day Honours for Members This issue of The Review celebrates the career achievements of three long-standing members of the PSA. These three were recently recognized for their commitment to our community in the Australia Day Awards.

The PSA congratulates them and thanks them for their tireless efforts to make our State a better place.

Professor Rob Lewis PSM

Chris Dearman PSM

Professor Rob Lewis was awarded the Public Service Medal for “outstanding public service in the area of primary industries research and development”.

Chris was awarded the Public Service Medal for “outstanding public service in the area of security and emergency management.”

Rob joined the PSA in 1989. He led SARDI for 18 years from 1992 to 2010.

Previous positions held include Director of Fisheries South Australia and a number of research and research management positions in fisheries and aquatic sciences.

He was the inaugural South Australian Independent Commissioner for Water Security. He holds a BSc(Hon) from the University of Adelaide and a DSc(honoris causa) from Flinders University.

Rob currently holds dual Professorial appointments at both the University of Adelaide and Flinders University as Director of Special Projects developing major new research initiatives.

Rob has previously been awarded a Centenary Medal for services to marine sciences.

He has been a member of the PSA since 1978.

Chris was a founding staff member and worked in the Country Fire Service (CFS) until 1999.

His roles in CFS were extremely varied and he says he established a “deep and lasting regard for volunteers and identified the need to achieve a better balance between prevention, preparedness, response and recovery that continues to underpin my work to the present day”.

Chris joined the newly established Security and E m e rg e n c y Management Office in DPC in 2003 and SAFECOM in 2007.

Chris said: “Since 1978 I have worked with people with astounding capability and capacity and I share this medal with all those people.”

Dean Ryder OAM

Dean Ryder, from Port Pirie, was awarded an OAM (Medal in the General Division) for “service to veterans and their families through the Port Pirie Sub Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia”.

Dean joined the PSA in 1982. He has retired from the Public Service, but has remained an Associate Member.

Dean said: “As a RSL volunteer and a RSL Life Member receiving this award was emotionally overwhelming and I am humbled to receive such a prestigious award for my involve-ment with veterans and the Port Pirie RSL .

“When you hold office in a voluntary organisation like the RSL it comes with a certain amount of responsibilities and an expectation of commitment. I have endeavoured to give it my very best shot in both regards.”

Dean was employed by the Port Pirie Regional Health Service from 1976 until 2004. On retiring he was the Manager, Risk Management Service.

He enlisted in the Australian Army in 1963, served in South Vietnam with 1RAR and was wounded in action. He was honourably discharged with the rank of Sergeant after six years of service.

International Fights for Rights The fight to protect public services is making headlines internationally as well as in South Australia.

Public Sector workers in the US State of Wisconsin have found themselves at the forefront of governmental efforts there to impose draconian cuts to rights

and entitlements.

Rallies of a hundred thousand people have followed moves by that State to eradicate collective bargaining.

The State Governor has threatened to use armed forces – the National Guard – to arrest workers on strike.

More than 20 other States are examining similar legislation.

Similarly, in the United Kingdom a campaign is underway to generate “a million voices for public services”.

Faced with extreme cuts to jobs and public spending, workers have taken to the streets to fight against

the Conservative Government’s plans to slash jobs and freeze wages.

The number of jobs likely to be lost overseas in coming years as a consequence of budget cuts has been variously reported in the range from 100,000 to 500,000.

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Spanish Dancing Shoes, size 71/2 and Black Practice Skirt size 8-10 (all for $70.00). Alto Saxaphone for $200.00. Ring Helen on 0401 120 632 anytime.

Wedding Dress - Size 10, beaded bodice, satin to ground, low back, huge satin train inc, long sleeved, absolutely stunning gown. $25 o.n.o. Contact Sue on 84492368 Hills swing set with slide - $500 ono. Just dismantle and it is all yours for hours of fun for you and your kiddies. Contact Ange Higgs 0434 074 674 (Gawler Area) Table - Pine - Round - 90cm. Turned legs, 1920 style. plus 4 chairs.

OrigAustrian Bendwood (Thonet). $600 o.n.o. Rostrevor Ph 8337 2091 REAL ESTATE Timeshare For Sale - 2 b/r apartment $3000 o.n.o.

Call John on 0418 307 142 for further enquiries RENTAL ACCOMMODATION Work in Murray Bridge? Sick of commuting? This 1 b/r self contained unit is available for $90 p/w (unfurnished) or $120 p/w (furnished). Ring Jen on 0412037968 for more information.

THE AMBASSADOR CARD UPDATES 2011

Don’t forget you can use your card at Campbell’s Cash and Carry at North Plympton and Pooraka. Present your Membership Card on arrival to receive a day pass for cash purchases only. Not valid for the purchase of liquor.

ADDITIONS Adelaide and Suburbs Adelaide Paringa Apartments 15 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000 50% rebate on advertised rack rate. Subject to availability.

Miller Apartments 16 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000 50% rebate on advertised rack rate. Subject to availability.

Workout World Gepps Cross Homemaker Centre, 750 Main North Road, Gepps Cross 5094 Present your Membership Card at time of purchase to receive 15% rebate on all equipment.

Not valid sale items.

Victor Harbor - Smuggler’s Inn - Crozier St. Holiday Unit to Rent.

2 Bedroom - Double & twin single, Fully furnished, Air Conditioning, Television - DVD Player, Swimming pool, Breakfast kit included, 250m to Granite Island, 3.5Km to Endeavour Bay, Close to all facilities. For Further Inquiries or to make a Booking Call DIANNE on 0406 705 071 OR/ MICHELLE on 0414 088 301 Pricing From $100 per night (4 people) off Peak. **Prices subject to change during Easter long weekend Marion Bay Yorke Peninsula -Wywurry Beach House

Piano - Toyo (Japan) full dimension, iron frame upright, walnut satin finish. Superb condition $2750 o.n.o. Ph: 8353 2719

CollapsibleWheelchair $95 o.n.o.

AuscareWalker with seat, light weight, as new - $85 o.n.o Contact Ton on Ph: 8255 7303 or 0437 249 777

swimming beaches, bakery, tavern and general store. Fully selfcontained with almost every modern day amenity to ensure a carefree enjoyable stay. Features: 2 b/rms (sleeps 6), electric blankets, pillows, r/c a/c, colour tv/dvd/vcr radio/cd, microwave, stove, fridge/ freezer, bbq & outdoor settings, fenced secure garden & car parking.

Reasonable rates. Packages & vouchers available.

Ph: 0403 271 015 or 8326 2619 or email oceanbreak@dodo.com.au

BLACK DOGZ SHACK The current featured property is located 98 Purnong-Mannum Road, approximately 20 minutes upstream from Mannum. This stunning river front residence with modern furniture through out is positioned right on the beautiful River Murray. In the heart of some of the best water skiing area of South Australia. Enjoy the beautiful views of the River Murray whilst enjoying the 2 level home. Top level features 4 bedrooms, 1 king, 2 queen and 1 double/single bunk, formal dinning, large lounge, fully equipped kitchen, bar area, main bathroom and ensuite in master bedroom. 2 plasma TV’s one in the lounge and the other in the master bedroom. Surround music system, R/C airconditioner and fire place for cozy winter nights. Upstairs has a beautiful outside deck entertainment area. It also features clear blinds when nights get cool and gas heating is available. Ground level features games room with 2 leather futon beds, Plasma T.V., air hockey/snooker table, soccer table and even a table tennis table.

Laundry and bathroom. Also available are 2 single foldout beds if needed. This property also includes a fresh water system, BBQ facilities, paddle boat and 2 wave skis. Landscaped surrounds and plenty of undercover parking. This property sleeps up to 12 people.

Applications subject to approval by landlord. Priced from $880 per night Minimum 2 night stay. Bond Applies. 3 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms (sleeps up to 12), Carport (fits 6 cars) FURTHER INQUIRES : SUZIE PAGNOZZI 0414867420 “Ocean Break” -Middleton - Centrally located at Middleton, is an inviting home with beautiful, bright beachstyle décor. It is close to Middle Point and other well known surfing and

Tumby Bay Modra’s Apartments 2 Yaringa Avenue, Tumby Bay 5605 10% rebate on normal rate Friday and Saturday nights and public holidays.

20% rebate at all other times. Min 2 night stay.

Barmera Kercoonda Holiday House Lake Bonney, Barmera 5345 10% rebate on normal rate Friday and Saturday nights and public holidays.

20% rebate at all other times. Block out times may apply during special events or peak periods. Minimum two night stay.

Victor Harbor Anchorage Café, Restaurant, Wine Bar 21 Flinders Parade, Victor Harbor 5211 Valid Dinner: Sunday thru Friday. Save up to $20 off one main course with the payment of a main course of equal or greater value. Not valid 15 December thru 15 January inclusive.

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Stylish three bedroom elevated pole frame beach house a few minutes walk to the long sandy beaches of Marion Bay and only five minutes to the walking trails of Innes National Park. Spacious open plan living with views over scrub, the salt lakes and Innes National Park.

Quality modern furnishings and fittings throughout. Features include: Split system rc air con, 50 inch plasma TV, DVD / CD player/radio/ iPod dock, books, games, some CD’s and DVD’s provided. Flat screen TV main bedroom. Fully equipped kitchen, tea and coffee provided. Three double bedrooms, master bed ensuite 2 way bunk beds third bedroom. All beds have pillows, quilts with covers and blankets provided. Need to bring own sheets and towels. Gas BBQ, outdoor setting, native gardens and birdlife, Dual driveway access suit 2/3 cars and a boat. Marion Bay is a three hour drive from Adelaide along the scenicYorke Peninsula.

Very reasonable rates from $100 per night . July - September Special, stay 5 nights pay for 4. Contact JENNY on 0431 259 503 or email jenny@thebatesnet.com.

DE-STRESS IN CHORD All you bathroom baritones and tenors out there who would like to develop those voices and sing a range of music from Gershwin to Opera choruses to modern musicals and be a part of a group of people who have been involved in this for one hundred and twenty years (not the same people by the way). Apart from the pleasure of developing a broader musical knowledge, it is a great de-stresser and an opportunity to be a part of a group of interesting people with a variety of different occupations and hobbies. The Adelaide Male Voice Choir is always trying to improve and build on its qualities to bring in new members, or even just friends of the Choir. If you feel you would like to be a part of the living history of our State or would like to just come in and experience a practice night, please ring one of the following phone numbers: 8270 2628 or 8332 1895.

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FEDERAL WEBSITE CPSU

www.cpsu-spsf.asn.au The federal office for State public servants, the CPU-SPSF (State Public Services Federation) has launched a new website, and all PSA members are encouraged to contribute material.

Increasingly, the PSA is providing information to members on industrial matters and other benefits via email. To ensure that you receive the very latest information, please let us know if your email address changes. Just send an email message to enquiries@cpsu.asn.au with the details and your membership record will be updated.

The website has general interest areas, an online journal “The Public Interest”, a links page and specific sections for women, schools, higher education and corrective services.

As well as being a useful site to ‘bookmark’, website co-ordinator Ryan Heath believes your views and experiences need to to be up in writing to make the site work.

If you have anything from a book review to a campaign victory in your workplace to report, email: lgruit@spsf.asn.au.

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