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

John Monks’ Address To The Australian Council Of Trade Unions

August 19, 2003

Trade unionism is at a crossroads – can we go forward or do we reel…

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Richard Marles Congress 2003 Working Hours and Work Intensification Presentation

August 19, 2003

We do not have a working time problem in Australia, we have a working time…

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Australians Want A Fair Country Back

August 18, 2003

Fairness, tolerance, ‘a fair go’ – these are the values Australia has always aspired to…

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75% Support ACTU Medicare Push

August 17, 2003

New polling for the ACTU shows three-quarters of Australian voters support a union policy push…

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NTEU Higher Education Rally

August 13, 2003

National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU)leaflet on Higher Education Rally to be held on Thursday 21…

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Unions Support New Stolen Wages Talks

August 8, 2003

Unions are backing calls for renewed negotiations between the Queensland Government and indigenous groups over…

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New Plan For Ansett Ticket Tax Profits

August 7, 2003

The ACTU has made a new proposal to help former Ansett workers receive their outstanding…

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ACTU Statement On CSL Shipping High Court Decision

August 7, 2003

ACTU President Sharan Burrow said the Federal Government should crack down on flag of convenience…

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A New Solution For The Ansett Ticket Levy Surplus

August 5, 2003

Why are sacked Ansett workers out of pocket while the Federal Government stands to make…

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Professional Women’s Scholarship

July 26, 2003

Are you a professional woman whose family life has impacted upon your career? You could…

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The ACTU Network

Australian Unions

Whether you want to join a union, take action in campaigns, or make the most of the benefits of being a union member, Australian Unions is the place to go for information and resources.
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Mind Your Head

We’re taking action to protect workplace mental health.
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Worksite

Your rights at work for students and for people entering the workforce for the first time.
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OHS

Information and resources for health and safety representatives and workers about how to speak up at work for health and safety.
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Union Aid Abroad

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is the overseas aid and development agency of the ACTU. Our work aims to build self-reliance through support to educational and training projects for workers and their organisations in the developing world.
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