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

Inner West Your Rights At Work Street March Rally & Live Bands

March 22, 2006

Join the street march, rally & live bands to demonstrate your opposition to the Howard…

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World Water Day – 22 March 2006

March 22, 2006

The ASU Water Industry Division Committee is calling upon Branches and members of the Union,…

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AMWU National Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator

March 21, 2006

The AMWU seeks a National Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator to work out of Sydney…

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Annual ACTU Awards Recognise Successful Bargaining Campaigns

March 8, 2006

Campaigns against the introduction of non-union agreements have scooped two of the major prizes in…

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Commonwealth Games Souvenirs May Breach Labour Standards

March 3, 2006

Unions are concerned that souvenirs for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games have been manufactured in breach…

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Canberra Restaurant Owner Wants To Evict Filipino Guest Workers

February 24, 2006

A Canberra restaurant owner is trying to evict two Filipino guest workers from the spartan…

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New Govt Visa Will Allow Employers To Bring In More Temporary Workers

February 16, 2006

The Federal Governments proposal for a new type of visa that would allow employers to…

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Tourism Skills Breakthrough Won By LHMU Tasmania

January 18, 2006

The LHMU hospitality union in Tasmania is a key player in a new training program…

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Geoff Gallop Has Made A Real Difference To The Lives Of WA Workers

January 16, 2006

One of WAs biggest trade unions has paid tribute to the contribution made by Geoff…

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Global Giant Takes The Biscuit. Attacks Local Jobs

January 12, 2006

Another huge bite has been taken into Australia’s shrinking manufacturing industry as Kraft Foods announced…

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