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All ACTU media enquiries should be directed to ACTU Media team:

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Recent Media Releases

ACTU welcomes new rights for workers to help with the cost of living

February 8, 2024

The ACTU today has welcomed the passing of the Closing the Loopholes Bill passing the…

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Unions welcome additional protections for migrant workers

February 7, 2024

The ACTU welcomes the passage of the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill 2023 today.

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ACTU welcomes crackdown on dodgy training providers

February 6, 2024

The ACTU welcomes today’s announcement that the Albanese government will seek to pass legislation to crack down on dodgy providers in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.

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Professor Fels’ report shines a light on price gouging and unfair pricing

February 6, 2024

Last August, the ACTU launched an inquiry into price gouging and unfair pricing practices, chaired…

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Yes to Renewables: Putting communities and jobs first  

February 2, 2024

Australia is on the way to becoming a cleaner, more secure, and more energy independent…

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Tasmanians losing out: Less than 5% of casual workers who want permanent jobs can secure one

January 31, 2024

An estimated 11,200 long term casual workers in Tasmania would prefer to be permanent according…

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Unions welcome falling inflation rate

January 31, 2024

The ACTU welcomes new data released by the ABS today which shows that inflation is slowing and the Albanese government’s plan to tackle cost of living pressures is working.

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Half of workers in insecure jobs forced to work due to lack of paid leave

January 29, 2024

52 percent of workers in insecure jobs – including fixed-term and independent contractors, casuals, and…

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Unions welcome government announcement of ACCC inquiry into supermarket prices

January 25, 2024

The ACTU welcomes the Albanese government’s announcement today that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will be directed by the Treasurer to conduct an inquiry on supermarket prices.

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Cost of living bonus for working people

January 25, 2024

The ACTU welcomes the new Albanese tax plan which will provide a cost-of-living bonus for…

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