Media Releases 2004

Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.

You can also keep track of ACTU media releases by following the official ACTU feed on Twitter at @unionsaustralia.


All ACTU media enquiries should be directed to ACTU Media team:

T: 03 9664 7315 (24 hours)
E: media@actu.org.au


Recent Media Releases

Apprentice Toolkits Are A Farcical Response To $9 Billion Skills Shortage

September 22, 2004

Toolkits for apprentices are a farcical response by John Howard to Australia’s major skills shortage…

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Jackson Inquiry Says James Hardie Must Pay

September 21, 2004

ACTU Secretary Greg Combet today welcomed the release of the report by Mr Jackson QC…

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Labor’s Education Policy; A Win For Working Families

September 21, 2004

The Howard Government schools funding bias would end with 98% of Australian schools to gain…

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Truck Maker Tries to Put the Cleaners Through Agreements

September 18, 2004

Italian truck manufacturer, Iveco, is trying to rip money, conditions and protections away from 400…

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James Hardie A Lemon In Orange County

September 15, 2004

Unions in the United States are set to lend their support to the campaign by…

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Childcare Phone-In Reveals Major Problems For Parents And Staff

September 13, 2004

A national Childcare Phone In entered its second week today with initial results from over…

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Work And Family Test Case To Hear Evidence On Claims Cost In Sydney Today

September 9, 2004

Little or no cost to business in making workplaces flexible for families says ACTU. A…

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Unions Highlight Childcare Crisis With National Phone-In

September 3, 2004

With childcare already a major election issue for many working families with young children, the…

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Work & Family Test Case Starts Today: ACTU Claims Rights For Parents & Carers

September 1, 2004

The ACTU is seeking new rights for parents and carers to family-flexible work arrangements in…

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Asbestos – The Patient Killer

August 31, 2004

It is unacceptable for James Hardie to now try to offload responsibility for fully compensating…

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