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

ACTU Seeks Assistant Media Officer

March 10, 2004

The ACTU is looking for an Assistant Media Officer. The successful applicant will have qualifications…

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Howard Government Treating Minimum Wage Case With Contempt

March 9, 2004

The Howard Government is treating the Industrial Relations Commission with contempt by refusing to comply…

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Betraying The Olympic Spirit

March 5, 2004

A new campaign calls on the IOC and sportswear companies to clean up their act….

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Bigger Workloads Increase Health Risks: 4000 New Injuries A Week

March 4, 2004

Work strain is estimated to contribute to as many as 4000 new injuries every week…

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Eliminate Individual Contracts, Focus On The Real Issues

February 27, 2004

The government’s workplace relations focus is too narrow, writes ACTU Secretary Greg Combet. In the…

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Age Discrimination Worsens: Older Unemployed Cant Get Jobs

February 25, 2004

In advance of Treasurer Peter Costellos launch of a discussion paper on the implications of…

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Howard Government’s Miserly Wage Offer For Low Paid Workers Defies Logic

February 19, 2004

The proposal by the Howard Government and peak employer group ACCI for an increase of…

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Low-Paid Workers To ACCI: We Need A Fair Living Wage!

February 17, 2004

Low-paid workers will tomorrow morning confront leaders of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry…

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ACTU Superannuation Trustees Network Newsletter No.23 February/March 2004

February 16, 2004

This month in ACTU Super News: Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) Under Microscope; Super Funds; Public…

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ACTU Thanks Greg Sword

February 12, 2004

The ACTU President Sharan Burrow and Secretary Greg Combet today expressed their appreciation for the…

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