Media Releases 2012

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

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Recent Media Releases

Anti-dumping laws will protect Australian manufacturing

December 4, 2012

Anti-dumping laws will protect Australian manufacturing

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Government should follow Labor Senators’ recommendation and lift the inadequate Newstart Allowance

November 29, 2012

Government should follow Labor Senators’ recommendation and lift the inadequate Newstart Allowance

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One million workers now have access to family violence leave

November 23, 2012

One million workers now have access to family violence leave

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New laws will help overcome gender inequality in Australian workplaces

November 23, 2012

New laws will help overcome gender inequality in Australian workplaces

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New laws will make it easier for ordinary workers to defend themselves against discrimination

November 22, 2012

New laws will make it easier for ordinary workers to defend themselves against discrimination

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Will you be able to leave work on time today?

November 21, 2012

Will you be able to leave work on time today?

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Australia must do more to stop international trade in asbestos

November 20, 2012

Australia must do more to stop international trade in asbestos

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AIG call for return to WorkChoices will not lift productivity; BCA call for cooperation is the right way

November 16, 2012

AIG call for return to WorkChoices will not lift productivity; BCA call for cooperation is the right way

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ACTU summit to examine bosses increasing interference in workers’ doctor visits

November 15, 2012

ACTU summit to examine bosses increasing interference in workers’ doctor visits

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Australia’s offshore oil and gas safety standards lag behind our competitors

November 13, 2012

Australia’s offshore oil and gas safety standards lag behind our competitors

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Australian Unions

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Mind Your Head

We’re taking action to protect workplace mental health.
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Worksite

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OHS

Information and resources for health and safety representatives and workers about how to speak up at work for health and safety.
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