Media Releases 2022
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Recent Media Releases
Data shows toll of “let it rip” policies on workers
February 17, 2022
At least half a million workers lost hours or worked zero hours due to being forced into taking leave due to the “let it rip” policies that allowed Omicron to explode, according to ABS data released today. This was exacerbated by the Morrison Government’s failure to prepare and provide enough RATs or make them free and accessible.
Government looks on as 14,500 employers steal super
February 16, 2022
Three quarters (14,500) of employers subjected to an ATO compliance tests in 2020/21 had stolen superannuation from workers, according to figures tabled by the ATO in Senate Estimates today.
Joint statement on Disability Sector Support – COVID-19
February 15, 2022
The disability sector is in crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic. People with disability, service providers and disability workers cannot face the latest Omicron wave alone. The sector needs urgent support from the Commonwealth Government so that essential services can continue and be delivered safely.
Disability workers, advocates and employers call on Morrison Government to provide sector with critical support
February 15, 2022
Unions, workers, service providers and people with disability will be in Canberra today to meet with MPs and call for the Morrison Government to provide the disability sector with much needed support to deal with critical shortages of staff, PPE and RATs.
150,000+ sign petition demanding free and accessible RATs
February 14, 2022
A petition signed by more than 150,000 Australians demanding the Morrison Government act immediately to make Rapid Antigen Tests free and accessible for everyone will be delivered to federal parliament by ACTU President Michele O’Neil today.
Majority of workplaces not closing gender pay gap
February 11, 2022
6 in 10 large Australian employers made no progress in closing the gender pay gap over the year to March 2021, with 85 per cent paying men more on average than women, according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s Gender Equality Scorecard, released this morning.
$59 million in super saved by abolishing contribution restrictions
February 11, 2022
Unions have won the abolishment of the $450 threshold for superannuation contributions, which took years of campaigning and will now stop $59 million being withheld from the superannuation of low paid workers every year.
Senate must amend or reject Religious Discrimination Bill
February 10, 2022
The ACTU urgently calls on the Senate to remove all provisions from the Religious Discrimination Bill that increase discrimination and reduce existing protections for workers.
Morrison must keep commitment to women on $450 super threshold
February 9, 2022
The Morrison Government has an opportunity to finally deliver on a key commitment to women this week by fulfilling its promise from the 2021 budget to remove the $450 threshold on employer super contributions.
Morrison ignores industries in crisis, tries to rush through dangerous Religious Discrimination Bill
February 9, 2022
Every worker has the right to a safe, healthy and respectful workplace, regardless of their religion, race, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability, age or other personal attribute. The ACTU supports amending federal anti-discrimination law to protect workers from unlawful discrimination because of their religious beliefs or activities – this protection for workers could be easily achieved. Instead, the Morrison Government has introduced a confusing and divisive Bill which will increase discrimination against workers and make workplaces less safe.
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