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Recent Media Releases
Unions welcome Parliament’s passage of CGT and negative gearing tax changes
June 25, 2026
Australian Unions welcome Parliament’s passage of tax changes that will help put home ownership within reach of more working people.
Unions ramp up calls on coalmining multinational to end lockout of workers
June 22, 2026
Australian Unions are stepping up pressure on American coal producer, Peabody Energy, to end its lockout of workers at the United Wambo Washery in the Hunter Valley.
World-first international convention to protect gig workers’ rights
June 16, 2026
Australian Unions are celebrating a new International Convention on the rights of gig and platform workers as a big breakthrough that will significantly uplift the working lives of millions of gig and platform workers around the world.
Unions back tax overhaul to benefit younger Australians
June 16, 2026
The home ownership collapse, particularly among younger Australians, was caused by a decline in property affordability driven by overly generous tax concessions that the new tax laws will start to wind back.
Australian Unions welcome 4.75% wage increase amid ‘Trump wildcard’ economic impact
June 2, 2026
Australian Unions have welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s decision to award a wage rise of 4.75 percent for Australian workers who rely on minimum and award wages.
April inflation figures reinforce union case for 6% minimum wage increase
May 27, 2026
Australian Unions say today’s inflation figures – the final before the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision – strengthen the need for a 6% pay rise for 3 million of the country’s lowest-paid workers.
Australian Unions welcome international right to strike ruling
May 22, 2026
Australian Unions have welcomed an important ruling from the International Court of Justice affirming the right to strike for workers worldwide.
Jobless rise should pause any more interest rate rises
May 21, 2026
Australian Unions are concerned about a spike in the number of jobless Australians shown in today’s unemployment figures.
Unions push for 6% minimum wage boost as case starts in Sydney today
May 20, 2026
Australian Unions will press the case for a 6% wage rise for 3 million of the country’s lower-paid workers when this year’s Annual Wage Review case gets underway in Sydney today.
Unions increase their minimum wages claim to 6%
May 14, 2026
Australian Unions will argue for a 6% Annual Wage Review increase for the country’s 3 million lowest paid workers as Trump’s war continues to tear into workers’ living standards.
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