Media Releases 2020



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Recent Media Releases

Government response to billions in systemic, calculated wage theft fails workers

February 18, 2020

The Morrison Government has made it clear it will not address the root causes of wage based on a discussion paper released this morning.

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Aussie icon Holden dies after 160 years thanks to the Liberals

February 17, 2020

Seven years after the Abbott Government ended the car manufacturing industry in Australia GM has killed off the Holden brand, ending a 160-year run in Australia. Sales of all Holden models and all remaining design and engineering work will be wound up by 2021.

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Government Votes to Give Banks More Say Over Super and Shirks Superannuation Commitment

February 12, 2020

Voting to pass legislation that will give retail banks greater access to working people’s superannuation in Parliament this morning, the Morrison government has decided to jeopardise the retirement plans of tens of thousands of working Australians after it voted down a Labor Party motion to reaffirm their commitment to the legislated timetable for a rise in the Superannuation Guarantee to 12% by 2025.

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Superannuation must increase to 15% and women need a better deal

February 3, 2020

In its submission to the Retirement Income Review Living well after work, the Australian Union movement calls for superannuation to increase to 15% for all workers and for equal retirement outcomes for women.

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Statement on ongoing bushfire crisis

January 7, 2020

“Australian workers know the value of standing together, and this is more important than ever during this time of national crisis.

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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.