Media Releases 2013

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

Voters don’t trust Tony Abbott on work rights

August 14, 2013

Polling released today shows voters believe a Tony Abbott-led Coalition Government would swing power back to employers in the workplace and cut conditions like penalty rates.

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Auto workers vote to back industry, time for Coalition to get on board

August 13, 2013

Auto workers vote to back industry, time for Coalition to get on board

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Abbott’s workplace review: unions warn of dangers to penalty rates, unfair dismissal, overtime

August 11, 2013

Abbott’s workplace review: unions warn of dangers to penalty rates, unfair dismissal, overtime

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ACTU launches election tour in Western Sydney by demanding the Coalition commit to taking penalty rates off the chopping board

August 8, 2013

ACTU launches election tour in Western Sydney by demanding the Coalition commit to taking penalty rates off the chopping board

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ACTU backs call for a debate on industrial relations

August 6, 2013

ACTU backs call for a debate on industrial relations

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Out of hours care will help working parents: ACTU

August 5, 2013

Out of hours care will help working parents: ACTU

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Unemployment on the rise: time to put jobs first

August 2, 2013

Unemployment on the rise: time to put jobs first

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ACTU welcomes more funding to tackle asbestos

August 1, 2013

ACTU welcomes more funding to tackle asbestos

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The vision from Australian business: cut the minimum wage

July 31, 2013

The vision from Australian business: cut the minimum wage

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Coalition attacks unions as business moves on pay and conditions

July 31, 2013

Coalition attacks unions as business moves on pay and conditions

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