Media Releases 2016



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Recent Media Releases

ACTU kicks-off national campaign to protect Medicare

February 16, 2016

The ACTU is launching a major campaign against the sell-off and cuts to Medicare, with a
targeted broadcast and online advertising blitz, followed by a door knock in 22 marginal seats and community protests around the country.

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Investors and ‘common good’ the winners in ALP tax announcement

February 13, 2016

The ACTU has welcomed the ALP’s new tax policy, announced today, which flags changes to negative gearing and capital gains.

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ACTU welcomes ALP announcement on Timor Sea

February 11, 2016

ACTU welcomes ALP announcement on Timor Sea

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A rise in GST rejected by public

February 4, 2016

The Government is out of step with public opinion with the vast majority rejecting a GST hike to fund lower corporate taxes.

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ACTU welcomes Labor’s plan to crack down on worker exploitation

February 1, 2016

The Australian Council of Trade Unions today welcomed Federal Labor’s plan to tackle worker exploitation.

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Turnbull Government must come clean on Alcoa workplace aggression

January 13, 2016

The ACTU is calling for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss to come clean on what they knew about Alcoa’s dramatic “guerrilla raid” on the MV Portland this morning.

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The ACTU Network

Australian Unions

Whether you want to join a union, take action in campaigns, or make the most of the benefits of being a union member, Australian Unions is the place to go for information and resources.
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Mind Your Head

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

Your rights at work for students and for people entering the workforce for the first time.
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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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Union Aid Abroad

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is the overseas aid and development agency of the ACTU. Our work aims to build self-reliance through support to educational and training projects for workers and their organisations in the developing world.
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ACTU National Union Directory

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Australian Council of Trade Unions

Representing Australian workers and their families.