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

Survey Targets Women And Workplace Violence

October 2, 2003

The Victorian Trades Hall Council Womens Committee has launched a survey investigating the issue of…

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Searching Outside The Box

October 2, 2003

Esteemed US labour economist Richard Freeman puts his case for open source unionism, and argues…

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University Staff Reps Vote For National Industrial Action

September 30, 2003

University staff representatives today voted for a national day of action at Australia’s 38 public…

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Abbott Bullying University Staff Onto Individual Contracts

September 23, 2003

University staff could be forced onto individual contracts that undermine existing pay and conditions under…

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ACTU Super News September/October 2003

September 3, 2003

This month on ACTU Super News Industry Funds Winners; Ethical Investor Focus On Workers; Ken…

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Nominations Open For ACTU Awards

September 3, 2003

It’s that time of year again when unions get to show off their best campaigns,…

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Qantas Must Come Clean On Casuals And Job Cuts

August 21, 2003

The ACTU and airline unions today called on Qantas to come clean with employees about…

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Richard Marles’ Congress 2003 OHS Presentation

August 21, 2003

Employers must join common cause with us in the union movement in ensuring that unsafe…

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Call Centre Workers’ $1000 Windfall Under New Award

August 20, 2003

20,000 contract call centre workers have won a raft of entitlements and conditions under a…

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Workers’ Helpline Reaching Out To New Employees

August 20, 2003

A new national Workers’ Helpline will be launched at the ACTU’s 2003 Congress in Melbourne…

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