ACTU Congress is held every three years and is effectively a parliament for working  people where delegates debate and vote on policies regarding workplace rights. This process sets the union agenda for a further three years. Registration is now open for Congress 2009. Use the links below to register today.

When: June 2 - 4 2009
Where: Brisbane Convention Centre
Contact: Debbie Gower (03) 8676-7263 or dgower@actu.asn.au
Registration links: Registration closed
Agenda links: Download agenda and program v10
Event links: event brochure |  fringe event registration

The ACTU has an extensive archive of past Congress policies and papers from 1987 - 2006.

read policies

All unions have been given advance notification of their likely voting entitlements at the 2009 ACTU Congress. Subsequent to 31 March all unions will be notified of their actual voting entitlement in accordance with the ACTU Rules. The Rules specify a formula to determine the number of union votes depending on financial membership and the payment of all outstanding fees and levies.
download credentialing rules | download nomination form

Karen Ackerman has been active in the Labor Movement for more than 30 years. In 1997, she was appointed AFL-CIO Deputy Political Director and in the critical presidential election of November 2008, Ackerman directed the largest, broadest and most targeted political program in AFL-CIO history, helping to deliver historic wins for working families at every level – the White House, Congress,  and Governor’s offices and state legislatures across the country. Ackerman will share campaign experiences from the US, the tactics that took down George Bush and the fight for workers' rights.
 
download full bio

Anna Bligh has worked in many community organisations, and the Queensland Public Service - in employment, training and industrial relations policy. She was appointed Deputy Premier of Queensland in July 2005 - the same month she celebrated 10 years as Member for South Brisbane. As Deputy Premier she was also Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure, running the $33 billion Queensland State Budget and leading construction of the $9 billion South-East Queensland Water Grid. She is currently the Premier of Queensland.

Note: this event is now full

Special accommodation rates have been negotiated with a number of hotels. All accommodation rates listed are valid for the Congress only if booked through OzAccom. Rates are quoted on a per room per night basis and for the room only, and do not include breakfast unless stated. Rates and information is current at time of printing and are subject to change without prior notification.

For further accommodation enquiries please contact:
OzAccom, PO Box 104, RBH Post Office, QLD 4029
P 1800 814 611
F +61 7 3854 150
E ozaccom@ozaccom.com.au
book accommodation 

The ACTU thanks of all this year's sponsors for Congress 2009. Here you will find all the information you need to participate in sponsorship activities.

 view sponsors webpage

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is a world-class purpose-built venue renowned for its operational and service excellence. The Centre is located in the Southbank riverside precinct in the heart of Brisbane.

download map of Brisbane CBD | view interactive map of Convention Centre