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Privatisation – is it working? Not if you’re on a ferry

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has a history of privatising public assets and services. And you could be forgiven for thinking he’s got plenty more plans up his sleeve – potentially including more of our public transport systems. Read More »

NSW Government’s super sneak

In what has been kindly described as a “sneaky manoeuvre” by some, the O’Farrell Government has moved to undo the effect of a recent NSW Industrial Relations Commission ruling that public sector workers should not […] Read More »

Gladys’ latest U-turn – driverless trains

The NSW Government has announced that trains on the North West Rail Link will be driverless. It’s a complete U-turn on the government’s very clear position last year when Gladys Berejiklian said publically that there were absolutely no plans to introduce driverless trains in the very important rail line. Read More »

What will Tony Abbott’s IR policy mean for workers?

Opposition leader Tony Abbott today announced his industrial relations policy – and there’s already great concern around what it means for workers. Are you concerned about IR policy if an Abbott-led Government gets in in September? Minister for Workplace Relations Bill Shorten said that, “Tony Abbott’s IR policy should send shivers up the spine of every Australian worker.” What do you think?
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High-speed rail – wishful thinking or the inevitable?

It’s commonplace in many global cities – a high-speed rail link to get you from A to B. No waiting around in airports, no need to turn off your electronics; just sit back and look out the window until you reach your destination.

Here in Australia, the idea has been touted for decades. Many people claim a high-speed rail-link between Melbourne and Sydney is without doubt the way of the future. Read More »

Barry O’Farrell – is he really a ‘do nothing’ Premier?

It’s almost two years since Barry O’Farrell was elected Premier of NSW. In that time, he’s been a bit of a ‘do nothing’ Premier – or has he?

Far from sitting back and doing very little at all as many people in the public seem to believe is the case, Barry O’Farrell has been very busy during his time as Premier – he’s been busy slashing jobs and services across the state. Read More »

Mining giants trying to change industrial law

We saw earlier this week the attack from the mining companies on our Pacific National drivers. According to Xstrata and other mining giants, our drivers taking entirely legal, protected industrial action will cost them money […] Read More »

Finally – the final transport master plan. Or is it?

NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejilian yesterday revealed the final version of the state’s 20-year transport master plan. But then less than 24-hours later the government announced it will be cutting the Newcastle passenger rail line […] Read More »

Opal cards – good concept or job slasher?

It’s only a decade later than planned, but the Opal integrated public transport ticket has finally arrived. Not for everyone though, just the few people who catch the ferry from North Sydney. The rest of […] Read More »

Rail workers across Europe join action against austerity cuts

Train drivers have joined other workers in mass strikes across European capital cities in protest of austerity cuts and crippling tax hikes. Public transport ground to a halt in Lisbon and Madrid during the week and in Greece, train drivers stopped work for 3 hours to highlight their concerns. Read More »