Policies, Publications & Submissions

ACTU Policies, Publications and Submissions


Recent Policies, Publications & Submissions

Family and Domestic Violence Leave – Review – ACTU Response to Background Paper

April 8, 2022

Introduction and Overview This document contains the ACTU’s response to the questions directed to it…

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ACTU Submission to the Annual Wage Review 2021-2022

April 1, 2022

A 5% increase to the NMW and Award minimum wages would meet rising costs of living and enable workers to enjoy their fair share of rising productivity. It would also take Australia back in the direction of all workers enjoying at least a living wage.

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Bargaining for Super

March 31, 2022

Introduction The union movement won compulsory employer-paid superannuation through national worker-led campaigns.  The superannuation system…

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Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement

March 22, 2022

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties inquiry

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ILO Forced Labour Protocol (No.29)

March 7, 2022

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

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Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022

March 1, 2022

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security inquiry into Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022

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National Plan to end Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032

February 25, 2022

Australian Council of Trade Unions submission to the Attorney-General’s Department

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Family and Domestic Violence Leave Review – Reply Submissions of the ACTU

February 21, 2022

Introduction and Overview The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is conducting a review of the model…

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The Future of Online Proceedings

February 18, 2022

Response to Fair Work commission discussion paper.

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Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022. Exposure Draft.

February 1, 2022

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to the Department of Home Affairs Inquiry

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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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ACTU National Union Directory

Find who you are looking for from the who’s who of the union movement.
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