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)
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Recent Media Releases

Developing A National Framework For Workers Compensation In Australia

March 15, 2005

Speech by Gary Johns, Senior Fellow, Institute of Public Affairs, (Associate Commissioner, Productivity Commission ,…

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Fixing Skills Shortage Protecting Wages Umpire & Promoting Collective Bargaining

March 15, 2005

Practical measures to fix the skills shortage and ways for working people to respond to…

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Member Benefits Update – March 2005

March 11, 2005

Read all the latest information regarding Membership Services for union members in this months update.

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Super Women: Reflections On Gender, Work And Equity In Australia Today

March 8, 2005

International Women’s Day – International Women’s Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by women’s…

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Skilled Trades Face $100 A Week Pay Cut Under Govt Wage Plans

March 8, 2005

Carpenters, plumbers, bricklayers, metalworkers, chefs and other qualified tradespeople could face a pay cut of…

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Outcomes Of NSW Govt Review Of Legal & Admin Costs In Asbestos Compensation

March 8, 2005

ACTU Welcomes Outcomes Of NSW Government Review Of Legal And Administrative Costs In Asbestos Compensation…

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Violence & Political Instability Fails To Stop Worldwide Celebrations Of I.W.D

March 8, 2005

Despite the dwindling respect for human rights in Nepal, a sharp rise in anti-trade union…

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Fair Pay For Women Under Threat By Govt Changes To Wages Umpire

March 8, 2005

Women earn $150 a week less than male employees and the Government’s planned changes to…

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Traffic Fines Slow-down As Workers Reject Individual Contracts

February 28, 2005

The processing of speeding fines and traffic infringements for Victorian motorists will cease today (Monday…

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Minister Admits Fairness Is Not The Government’s IR Agenda

February 25, 2005

Employment Minister Andrews has today admitted that the Government is not interested in fairness in…

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