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NEW WARNING SYSTEM AS STORM SEASON BEGINS
Residents in Manly are being urged to familiarise themselves with the NSW State Emergency Service’s (SES) new warning system as the official Storm Season begins.
Member for Manly James Griffin said the SES is adopting the national three-tiered system to provide communities with greater clarity.
NSW GOVERNMENT LEADS THE WAY AS FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE PROVISIONS ENHANCED FOR ALL NSW PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES
The NSW Government is doubling family and domestic violence leave provisions for all NSW public sector workers with staff able to access 20 days of paid leave per calendar year from 1 January 2023.
The same paid leave provisions will also be provided to casual employees, while access to existing carers leave will be also extended to all employees providing support to a family or household member who is a victim-survivor of domestic violence.
Member for Manly James Griffin said this important change demonstrates the Perrottet Government’s nation leading response to supporting people impacted by domestic and family violence.
TWO WEEKS LEFT TO USE YOUR STAY NSW AND PARENTS NSW VOUCHERS
Households in Manly are being reminded these school holidays to use any outstanding Stay NSW and Parents NSW vouchers, with new figures revealing the programs have collectively added hundreds of millions of dollars to the State’s economy.
Member for Manly James Griffin said the vouchers have provided hip pocket relief to local families, helping boost their budget, with both programs set to expire on 9 October 2022.