Speeches & Opinions 2023

Read speeches and opinion articles by ACTU officers and staff.

Our collection contains speeches delivered at conferences, forums, summits, rallies and events by Executive and senior ACTU staff. It also contains op eds – previously published in mainstream media – by the ACTU President, ACTU Secretary or ACTU Assistant Secretaries.

Recent Speeches & Opinions

ACTU calls for an urgent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine

October 19, 2023

The ACTU condemns the bombing, killing and kidnapping of Israeli civilians by the terrorist organisation…

Michele O’Neil, President ACTU National Press Club, 28th March 2023

March 29, 2023

Michele O’Neil, President ACTU National Press Club, 28th March 2023 Check against delivery Thank you…

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