The purpose of this Circular is to advise that during the period of the Sydney Olympic Games (13 September - 1 October 2000) the Public Sector Management Office (PSMO) will have a limited number of staff on duty to provide key services to agencies.

A number of PSMO staff will be on Olympic Reassignment or approved leave. As a consequence it is anticipated that responses from PSMO to enquiries of a non-urgent nature during the period of the Olympic Games may take longer to be processed.

It would therefore be appreciated that agencies advise if any matter is urgent or a high priority during this time. Any contact with PSMO should be directed to one of the following : -

Employee Relations

Cathy Hellams 
9228 3531 (telephone) 
9228 4420 (fax) 
[email protected] (email)

Merillyn Grey
9228 3593 (telephone)
9228 4420 (fax) 
[email protected] (email)

The Industrial Relations Commission of NSW has advised that a number of their members will be rostered to deal with urgent disputes and other urgent applications which may arise during this period.

Strategic Policy and Reform

Philip Wheeler 
9228 4213 (telephone) 
9228 3577 (fax) 
[email protected] (email)

Bronwyn Jones
9228 5583 (telephone) 
9228 3577 (fax)
[email protected] (email)

Any enquiries concerning this matter should be directed to Elizabeth Casey on telephone number 9228 3564.

C Gellatly
Director-General