CPSU Tasmania

22/10/2026

NO MORE CUTS AT TAFE

CPSU Delegate Danica and members Bryan and Lynda at Devonport TasTAFE.

Despite hoping for a better offer from TasTAFE in bargaining yesterday, TasTAFE is still only offering wage increases well under CPI.

22/10/2026

$10 MILLION CUT FROM PARKS THIS YEAR.
ANOTHER $5 MILLION TO FOLLOW.

Tasmania’s national parks are a cornerstone of our visitor economy, but the government is cutting the resources that support them.

The McKell Institute warns inadequate resourcing risks park maintenance, visitor management, Tasmania’s tourism reputation and even the collection of parks revenue.

You don’t protect what makes Tasmania special by cutting the people and resources that look after it.

21/10/2026

A friendly reminder to register for this event with Unions Tasmania!
Check out the details below and register to secure your spot.

03 6216 7602 (Migrant Work Rights Hub Tasmania)Email: [email protected]Office hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm,Monday to Friday or by appointment.

21/10/2026

The Tasmanian Government plans to reduce opening hours at Service Tasmania shops in Queenstown, Whitemark, Currie, Campbell Town and Oatlands.
These shops are a vital face-to-face service for older Tasmanians, people without reliable internet, anyone who needs assistance, and those completing transactions that cannot be done online.
Regional Tasmanians should not be left with fewer services simply because of where they live. Add your voice to this campaign by signing the petition: https://haepetitions.parliament.tas.gov.au/haepet/Home/PetitionDetails/155?title=Petition%20Details See less

20/10/2026

Regional Public Holiday Reminder: Royal Hobart Show

Our Hobart office will be closed tomorrow Thursday 22 October for the Royal Hobart Show public holiday. Members who need assistance can still call us on 6234 1708. Our phone lines will be diverted to team members in the North and North West, who will be available to help.

This public holiday applies to those south of and including Oatlands and Swansea, as well as Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarraleah and Wayatinah. It excludes the West Coast.

The CPSU also acknowledge and thank everyone working across the public holiday, including those on shift and in other parts of the state, to keep our essential public services running. Your work is greatly appreciated.

20/10/2026

A key topic at this year’s CPSU Delegate Conference was the Tasmanian Government’s current plans to abolish the Tasmanian Industrial Commission.

Assistant Secretary Natalie Jones was joined on a panel discussion with Alex Kendall and Meghan Thomas-Richards to explore the Commission’s history and its ongoing role in resolving workplace disputes.

The CPSU supports maintaining a standalone, expert, accessible and independent Tasmanian Industrial Commission.

20/10/2026

CPSU Delegate Nathaniel ready to attend HSR negotiations at Freycinet National Park.

Health and Safety Representatives play a vital role in representing the health and safety interests of workers, facilitating safety discussions between management and employees and ensuring employers comply with WHS laws.

19/10/2026

19/10/2026

We need change, not cuts - our grassroots community sports and wellbeing organisations can’t keep operating on the smell of an oily rag. And as the report suggests, they’re even too scared to speak out in case it impacts their funding. This isn’t how you run public services and care for Tasmanians.

19/10/2026

Did you see the story in Sunday’s Mercury?

The Tasmanian Government is planning to cut Tasmania’s Antarctic, Science and Technology capacity, despite the team’s critical role in global engagement, industry growth and providing expert advice to government.

Under the current proposal, just two roles would remain. These are significant, very deep cuts to an already small team, including the loss of the Director of Antarctic, Science and Technology and the Manager, Digital Futures.

Tasmania should be strengthening its Antarctic, science and technology capability, not dismantling it. The government must listen to staff, protect this specialist expertise and reconsider these damaging cuts.