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.
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