| The President Writes |
Premier Carr’s exit ends an era
The resignation of Bob Carr as Premier after 10 years, as well as that of Deputy Premier, Treasurer and former Education Minister Andrew Refshauge, changes the landscape of the body politic in NSW and provides Federation with new opportunities to pursue policy. |
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| Howard Government |
Union campaign gathers support
At the end of the first phase of the union movement campaign against the Howard Government’s attack on workers’ rights, public opinion is firmly against the proposed changes. |
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| Howard Government |
PR push tries to hide industrial reality
The Howard Government is conducting a $20 million publicity campaign to convince the Australian people that its proposed changes to Australia’s industrial relations laws and system is in their best interests. This publicity campaign is being challenged in the High Court of Australia by the ACTU on the basis that the expenditure has no parliamentary authorisation. |
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| Annual Conference |
The democratic voice of the union
The 2005 Annual Conference of the NSW Teachers Federation was held at the University of Technology, Sydney July 3-5. |
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| DET |
Salaries negotiations start
Negotiations for the 2006 award began on July 28. |
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| TAFE |
FAQs for part time casuals
DIANE HAGUE answers frequently asked questions about the new conditions of employment for part time casual teachers in TAFE. |
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| TAFE |
Crucial time in Senate
Members should ask the Senate to defeat the Skilling Australia’s Workforce 2005 Bill. LINDA SIMON
explains why. |
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| Annual school reports |
DET tries to sidestep protocols
Federation believes a proposed trial of annual school reports violates the protocols that protect against leagues tables. BRENDA SEYMOUR reports. |
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| Lobbying |
Developing the 2007 election campaign platform
Recognising the opportunity presented by state and (likely) federal government elections in 2007, annual conference has determined that the development of a campaign platform that builds on past gains and addresses the pressing issues in contemporary public education must begin now. |
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| Working conditions |
Technology issues taken to Minister
Federation continues to lobby to defer the implementation of the Year 10 Computing Skills Assessment, writes NICOLE CALNAN. |
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| Working conditions |
Staffing system provides transfer opportunities
Think laterally about your skills and experiences when applying for transfers, writes FIONIE STAVERT. |
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| Privatisation |
Public provision sidelined in ATC offers
Australian Technical Colleges address several agendas for the Howard Government, writes WENDY CURRIE. |
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| Professional issues |
Pedagogy documents not mandatory
JENNIFER LEETE examines some new DET documents. |
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| Working conditions |
Maternity leave dispute goes to the IRC
Federation is seeking significant improvements to maternity and parental leave. DENISE FAIRSERVICE reports. |
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| Occupational Health and Safety |
Documenting and notifying risks assists in prosecution
It’s important to notify the DET when your workplace doesn’t have the resources to control or reduce the risk, writes JOAN LEMAIRE. |
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| Professional issues |
Teacher Institute elections expected in term 4
The NSW Institute of Teachers is gearing up to conduct elections of its Quality Teaching Council. |
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| Working conditions |
Webservices funds should remain untouched
The webservices program is banned. This includes training and information sessions. |
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| Workload |
Defer action on DET enrolment forms
Schools should take no action on distribution and data collection using new school enrolment forms. |
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| Workforce planning |
Survey to gauge retirement intentions
As part of preparing for the impact of the ageing workforce, the NSW Public Employment Office is conducting a sector wide survey of retirement intentions. |
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