The Health Services Union (HSU) supports a new aged care Act centred on the rights of older people and ensuring access to consistently high-quality, person-centred services.
Our main points are:
- Worker development needs to be prioritised.
- Workers should not be liable for penalties.
- There needs to be a commitment to full “across the board” regulation, across anyone providing care. This includes digital platforms, outsourced providers, and contractors.
Supporting Documents:
~ HSU – AGED CARE ACT SUBMISSION Aged Care Bill
~ HSU – AGED CARE ACT SUBMISSION Exposure Draft
~ HSU – AGED CARE WORKER REGULATION SCHEME SUBMISSION
~ HSU – POSITIVE WORKER REGISTRATION POSTER
~ AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE – PROFESSIONALISING THE AGED CARE WORKFORCE
~ FAIR WORK COMMISSION – SUMMARY OF DECISION: WORK VALUE CASE AGED CARE STAGE 3
Asmar Barred From Branch Secretary Duties
The Health Services Union (HSU) has secured a significant legal victory in the Federal Court, obtaining an injunction that prevents Health Workers Union (HWU) Victoria Branch Secretary Diana Asmar and her fellow HWU officials, from using union resources to fund their legal defence.
Notice of rule alteration application
The Health Services Union has made application to the Fair Work Commission for an alteration of rules.
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