Media Releases

Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.

You can also keep track of ACTU media releases by following the official ACTU feed on Twitter at @unionsaustralia.


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

Test Case For Right To Part-Time Work, Flexible Hours, Extra Family Leave

November 26, 2002

Unions will seek new rights to part-time work , family leave and extra unpaid maternity…

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Media Alert – ACTU Working Hours Summit

November 19, 2002

Political, industrial and community leaders will debate issues surrounding long hours of work and family…

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All We Are Saying Is Give Trade A Chance

November 18, 2002

There has been insufficient discussion of the exporting side of the trade equation argues Tim…

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ACTU Push For $24.60 Minimum Wage Rise

November 14, 2002

The ACTU will seek a $24.60 a week wage rise next year for 1.7 million…

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Interim Award Win For Contract Call Centre Workers

November 12, 2002

Employees in the last bastion of unregulated workplaces in the industry – contract call centres…

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ITF Condemn P&O Ban

November 12, 2002

The International Transport Federation (ITF) today condemned the banning of its Australian-based coordinator, Dean Summers,…

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ITF Australia Launches Week Of Action

November 11, 2002

A week of accountability for rogue shipowners starts today with a Flag of Convenience skipper…

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Scrapping Ansett Levy Confirms Howards Policy Failure

October 30, 2002

The ACTU renewed its call for national laws guaranteeing 100% of employee entitlements after the…

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ACTU Stands By Andersons “Lies”

October 29, 2002

The ACTU has reaffirmed its public statements about the Ansett ticket levy after Federal Transport…

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Fed. Govt. Overrules States To Let Cheap Foreign Labour Ship Sail In Queensland

October 24, 2002

The Federal Government has used extraordinary powers to allow a controversial foreign ship to operate…

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