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

Helen Clark’s Keynote Address to ICFTU World Women’s Conference

February 18, 2003

New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark outlines how a progressive social democratic government, working with…

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Gender Equity is a Fundamental Human Right

February 18, 2003

In this opening speech to the ICFTU Womens Conference ACTU President Sharan Burrow says in…

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NZ Prime Minister To Open World Women’s Conference

February 17, 2003

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark, will open the eighth World Women’s Conference…

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Reshaping Work and Family

February 17, 2003

Unions have been, and continue to be, a bridge between the worlds of work, community…

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Iraq Peace Rallies Start Today

February 14, 2003

Hundreds of thousands of Australians are expected to protest against the looming war in Iraq…

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Australia Hosts Global Womens Talks

February 11, 2003

Five hundred women union representatives from around the world will meet in Melbourne next week…

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80% Of Workers Want Family Friendly Laws, Cap On Hours

January 31, 2003

Eighty per cent of Australian employees want more family friendly workplace laws and a cap…

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The 8th World Women’s Conference Of The ICFTU

January 30, 2003

The ACTU will host the 8th World Women’s Conference Of The ICFTU in Melbourne from…

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Parliament Must Debate Iraq War

January 23, 2003

The ACTU has condemned the Howard Government for sending Australian troops to prepare for war…

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Bargaining Fees Are Fair And Democratic

January 22, 2003

It is only fair that non-unionists who are prepared to accept better pay, job security,…

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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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