Media Releases 2009

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)
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Recent Media Releases

Urgent action required on climate change

March 10, 2009

Urgent action required on climate change

International Women’s Day 2009: pay gap may widen because of GFC, says new report

March 6, 2009

International Women’s Day 2009: pay gap may widen because of GFC, says new report

Misleading ad shows Queensland Liberal-National Party can’t be trusted on jobs

March 5, 2009

Misleading ad shows Queensland Liberal-National Party can’t be trusted on jobs

Businesses receiving public funds must maximise local jobs and protect workers’ rights

March 3, 2009

Businesses receiving public funds must maximise local jobs and protect workers’ rights

New industrial relations laws needed to protect workers in economic downturn

February 27, 2009

New industrial relations laws needed to protect workers in economic downturn

Tax reform must make the system fairer while strengthening and protecting the economy

February 25, 2009

Tax reform must make the system fairer while strengthening and protecting the economy

Fair Pay chief’s comments irresponsible and damaging for low-paid workers

February 25, 2009

Fair Pay chief’s comments irresponsible and damaging for low-paid workers

Paid maternity leave in May Budget would ease economic hardship for families

February 23, 2009

Paid maternity leave in May Budget would ease economic hardship for families

Unions welcome new apprenticeship scheme as vital for jobs for young people in slowing economy

February 19, 2009

Unions welcome new apprenticeship scheme as vital for jobs for young people in slowing economy

Economic downturn strengthens the case for urgent changes to workplace laws

February 17, 2009

Economic downturn strengthens the case for urgent changes to workplace laws

Past Media Releases

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