Sunday, 26 February 2023 13:54
BUSWAYS RETAINS WESTERN SYDNEY CONTRACT
Tender win recognises performance, says CEO
AUSTRALIAN bus operator Busways will continue to operate bus services in Western Sydney after retaining the region’s bus operations following a competitive tender process.
AUSTRALIAN bus operator Busways will continue to operate bus services in Western Sydney after retaining the region’s bus operations following a competitive tender process.
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Friday, 24 February 2023 07:07
BEWARE TOXIC TREATMENT OF WORKFORCE
NEW research and polling released at a Union event at Revesby Workers Club revealed that attacks on the pay and conditions of essential workers during the past 12 years had left gaping holes in the workforce, leading to voter backlash in three key Sydney marginal seats.
According to UComms polling, an overwhelming majority of voters in Penrith, Parramatta and East Hills were concerned about the quality of public services in NSW due to pay rates for essential workers being pegged to less than half the rate of inflation.
Additionally, a strong majority of voters in all three seats believe electricity privatisation had contributed to increased power prices.
A separate report by Professor David Peetz showed that the public sector pay cap would leave essential workers worse off when adjusted for inflation during the next three years, leading to a surge in vacancies.
Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey said the “toxic treatment” of the workforce is crumbling essential services and that voters are ready to send a message to the Liberal Party in NSW.
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 12:14
SETTLEMENT COUNCIL PRAISES VISA DECISION
THE Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) has praised the government's decision to grant permanent visas to around 19,000 refugees who hold Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV).
The SCOA called the move a significant step towards ending uncertainty and limbo faced by these refugees for the past decade.
These visa holders will now have the same rights as all other permanent residents, including access to social security benefits, higher education loans, and a path to Australian citizenship.
The Albanese Government has committed $9.4M over two years to help TPV and SHEV holders with the visa application process.
The SCOA also welcomed the government's decision to restore the family reunion pathway for refugees on permanent visas.
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