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Jobs claimed for PS
An election promise of 100,000 new jobs has prompted the Public Service Association of South Australia to claim 12,000 of them for the Public Service.
   Peter Christopher of the PSA said the Public Service made up 12 per cent of the SA workforce and therefore 12 per cent of any new jobs created should be allocated to it.
   General Secretary of the PSA, Jan McMahon said additional traineeships and apprenticeships should also be created within the Public Sector, citing the high age profile of the PS compared to the private sector.

Library hosts poets
The State Library of South Australia is hosting an event on World Poetry Day, 21 March.
   The Open Mic event will give aspiring and established poets the chance to ‘warm-up’ for the 2010 Poetry Slam event later in the year by presenting their best work.
   Further information is available from www.slsa.sa.gov.au

Workforce needs addressed
The National Resources Sector Employment Taskforce has released a discussion paper to generate conversation on how to address the workforce needs of major resources projects over the next five years and beyond.
   The Taskforce has encouraged interested parties to provide feedback on the paper and will consult with stakeholders to gather additional information.
   Submissions are due by 9 April with further information available from www.deewr.gov.au

Post previews website
Australia Post has called for community feedback on its new website after launching a preview.
   The new site aims to cater for the entire community, with improved accessibility for people with disabilities.
   To view the site and make comments on its usability, visit preview.auspost.com.au

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