Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Gender pay gap at its lowest ever
August 13, 2026
The data shows the national gender pay gap has fallen from 11.5% to 11.3% over the past six months, driven by wage gains for women in lower paid work, including in the health care sector off the back of key reforms to end the historic practice of undervaluing the work in female dominated occupations.
Bragg should be brought to heel for likening young workers to dogs
August 13, 2026
Senator Andrew Bragg’s likening of young Australian workers to animals is nothing short of disgusting. Young workers work incredibly hard and deserve the same rights and conditions as all other workers.
ACTU: Tomago deal shows workers don’t have to choose between job security and climate change
August 13, 2026
Australian Unions welcome today’s agreement to secure the future of the Tomago aluminium smelter, saying it shows Australia can cut emissions, strengthen industry and protect regional jobs at the same time.
Unions appoint new ACTU Secretary-elect
August 11, 2026
The ACTU Executive has appointed Melissa Donnelly, as the new Secretary-elect of the ACTU, replacing Sally McManus who will step down on 30 August after a decade leading the union movement.
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.
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