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Recent Media Releases
Inflation drop kills case for rate rise
July 29, 2026
Today’s drop in inflation should end any case for a rate rise at the RBA’s upcoming board meeting, according to Australian Unions.
ACTU announces leadership transition
July 28, 2026
ACTU Secretary, Sally McManus and President, Michele O’Neil have announced they will make way for a new generation of union leaders to bring renewal to the peak union body.
Hanson’s attack on family violence leave shockingly out of touch
July 23, 2026
Thousands of workers have used the leave to meet with police, attend court hearings, secure emergency accommodation, organise school and care arrangements for children, access support services and implement safety plans after fleeing violent relationships.
Unions welcome new Fair Work Court to fast-track justice for workers
July 23, 2026
Australian Unions welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement today of a new Fair Work Court to make it easier, faster and cheaper for workers to access justice and recover unpaid wages.
Unions welcome tough new laws to combat modern slavery
July 16, 2026
Australian Unions welcome the Albanese Government’s announcement to legislate a new criminal offence for large companies that fail to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains, a long-overdue reform that will improve corporate accountability and help prevent labour exploitation.
Unions welcome PM’s AI intervention
July 15, 2026
Australian Unions have welcomed the Prime Minister’s creation of a new Office of AI within his department to develop a coordinated approach to dealing with the impacts of AI.
Workers urged to check pay slips as minimum wage rises start flowing
July 1, 2026
Wage rises for 3 million Australians who rely on minimum and award wages will start flowing through into workers’ bank accounts in the coming weeks – but many workers could still miss out unless they check their pay slips carefully.
APRA’s alarm on super concentration it drove shows a regulator out of touch
June 30, 2026
APRA’s warning today that fewer, bigger super funds are creating concentration risk as though it had no hand in creating that situation, is galling.
ASIC taking action on super platforms highlights APRA failings
June 30, 2026
A new ASIC report into superannuation platforms is more evidence that APRA has lost sight of its core prudential role, and that workers’ retirement savings need a regulator focused on protecting them.
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.
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