Media Releases 2012

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Recent Media Releases

Equal pay justice for social and community sector workers signals historic day

February 1, 2012

Today’s ruling by the full bench of Fair Work Australia on pay equity for social and community sector workers is a landmark in the fight for equal pay for women.

Jobs must be protected if Australia is to ride out global economic uncertainty

January 23, 2012

Employers must pull out all stops to protect Australian jobs and not take a gunshot approach to addressing global economic challenges.

Speak Up for health and safety: new campaign begins to inform workers of their rights

January 1, 2012

A new national awareness campaign begins today to inform workers of their rights and employers of their obligations under harmonised health and safety laws.

Past Media Releases

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