I want to ask a question about the circumstances surrounding Ms Gale's resignation as the head of the State Service. Can you please tell me whether it was her decision to resign or yours, whether you were surprised at her decision to resign and why the position was not advertised?
We’re seeing public service workers leaving their jobs at alarming rates, resulting in understaffing, overwork and burnout for remaining staff.
There is not the money there to attract people from the mainland to work in these essential services because the investment has not been there.
There is a concern that there is a lack of professional support staff in services available to students in need at our school.
I've got a question on the cost pressures Budget item, which is TPS cost pressures of $10 million. I note that it's just for one year.
All staff working at Ambulance Tasmania’s State Operation Centre got a letter last night, demanding they pay back a $1000 Covid appreciation payment.
Last night all staff working at Ambulance Tasmania State Operations Centre got a letter telling them to pay back a $1000 COVID-19 appreciation payment.
For a healthy, inclusive lutruwita/Tasmania, that genuinely leaves no one behind, we need a strong, well-resourced and valued public service.
I think we are heading into a period of rolling industrial action. That is the feeling I got from the gathered crowd today, represented by the five unions.
Across Tasmania, child safety workers have walked off the job today due to the Liberals’ failure to resource this critical service.
