Media Releases 2007

Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.

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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

Attacking teachers won’t improve education says ACTU

February 22, 2007

The Howard Government’s push for performance pay in schools is an attack on the professionalism…

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Unions to pursue climate change solutions including carbon trading scheme, renewable energy sources and green building codes

February 16, 2007

The Union Forum on Global Warming and Sustainable Energy is being chaired by ACTU President…

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ASIC launches civil penalty proceedings against James Hardie directors

February 15, 2007

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced today that it has commenced civil penalty…

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ACTU Proud Of Union Campaign To Win Justice For Asbestos Victims

February 8, 2007

ACTU Secretary Greg Combet has expressed great pride in the role of unions and union…

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ACTU urges James Hardie Shareholders to support asbestos compensation deal

February 1, 2007

James Hardie is providing its Australian-based shareholders with a briefing on the proposed compensation deal…

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