Media Releases

Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.

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

T: 03 9664 7315 (24 hours)
E: media@actu.org.au


Recent Media Releases

Qantas executives are putting profits ahead of the living standards of workers say unions

May 15, 2008

Unions believe it is unethical and unfair for Qantas executives to be denying aircraft maintenance…

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Senators’ threat to block Labor’s IR laws will resurrect Work Choices says ACTU

May 12, 2008

The threat by two Senators to join with the Coalition and block the next stage…

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Education and training targeted by ACTU as 2008 Federal Budget priority

May 8, 2008

ACTU President Sharan Burrow today will call for greater investment in vocational education and training, the…

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Treasury report confirms Howard Govt knew Work Choices cut workers’ pay & conditions

May 7, 2008

The release of a Treasury report to a newspaper today confirms the former Howard Government…

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2020 Summit is a welcome opportunity to consider the needs of working Australians

April 18, 2008

The Summit is an important opportunity for the needs of working Australians and their families…

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Unions welcome start of ban on new AWAs & vow to continue campaign to scrap WorkChoices

March 28, 2008

 Unions welcome the ban on new Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) that takes effect today (12…

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Time for paid maternity leave to become standard in all workplaces say unions

March 27, 2008

The move by major retailer Myer to introduce six weeks parental leave for its 10,000…

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Unions welcome ban on new AWAs & call on employers to allow workers collective agreements

March 19, 2008

Unions today welcomed the ban on new Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) which passed through Parliament…

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Climate change: workers want a say in creating greener workplaces

March 14, 2008

Working Australians want to do their bit to tackle the problem of climate change and…

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ACTU submission on minimum wage

March 14, 2008

ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence announced in an address to the National Press Club on the 12 of…

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