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
February 19, 2024
The ACTU welcomes the Albanese Government’s announcement of a Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives System.
February 16, 2024
QBE, one of Australia’s major insurance providers, more than doubled its net tax profit from…
February 15, 2024
Today the Federal Court fined the Commonwealth Bank $10.3 million for knowingly engaging in wage theft, resulting in underpayments totalling $16 million to over 7,400 workers.
February 15, 2024
The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeline King has introduced new safety legislation to…
February 13, 2024
The Commonwealth Bank today published a half-yearly profit of $4.8 billion. While slightly down from…
February 8, 2024
The ACTU today has welcomed the passing of the Closing the Loopholes Bill passing the…
February 7, 2024
The ACTU welcomes the passage of the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill 2023 today.
February 6, 2024
The ACTU welcomes today’s announcement that the Albanese government will seek to pass legislation to crack down on dodgy providers in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
February 6, 2024
Last August, the ACTU launched an inquiry into price gouging and unfair pricing practices, chaired…
February 2, 2024
Australia is on the way to becoming a cleaner, more secure, and more energy independent…