Media Releases 2022
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Recent Media Releases
New poll shows voters turning on Morrison over wages
May 19, 2022
More than three quarters of voters (78%) would be more likely to vote for a party that is committed to taking steps to ensure wages do not continue to fall behind the cost of living, and 58.7 per cent say they are dissatisfied with the Morrison Government’s performance on cost of living, according to a new poll conducted by RedBridge for the ACTU.
Workers on track to lose $4000 in 2022, ABS figures confirm
May 18, 2022
Wage growth is worse than expected, at 2.4% for the year to March, data released today by the ABS has confirmed.
Morrison is missing on wage rises for one in four workers
May 18, 2022
The ACTU will continue fighting for a 5.5 per cent wage increase at the Annual Wage Review hearing at the Fair Work Commission today, and will be doing so without the support of the Federal Government.
Morrison announces 5,500 job cuts in final days of campaign
May 17, 2022
The Morrison Government has announced today that if re-elected it will cut $3.3 billion from the Australian Public Service over the next four years, cuts that the CPSU says will result in the loss of an estimated 5,500 jobs in departments that deliver essential, sometimes life-saving services to all Australians.
Unions win FWC support for 10 days paid FDV Leave, despite opposition from Morrison Government
May 16, 2022
After years of tireless effort from unions and community activists, today the Fair Work Commission has made an in-principle decision that 2.66 million workers covered by modern awards should have access to 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave.
Morrison Super raid – an attack on workers’ savings and no answer to the housing crisis
May 15, 2022
Scott Morrison’s shameless attack on Australia’s superannuation system is an attack on the retirement savings of working people, and an attempt to shift blame for the housing affordability crisis.
Morrison offers personal rebrand to workers who have waited a decade for a pay rise
May 13, 2022
The Prime Minister has launched his latest re-brand, telling journalists that he has made mistakes and will change if re-elected.
Morrison, paid more than $550k, continues to oppose $1 per hour increase for workers
May 12, 2022
The Prime Minister has continued to oppose the roughly $1 per hour increase through the Annual Wage Review that is needed to ensure that low-paid workers do not see more real wage cuts. The average Australian worker lost $800 in real terms last year and is projected to lose another $2,000 in the first half of 2022 alone.
New survey shows women extremely dissatisfied with Morrison on key election issues
May 11, 2022
Women – already deeply dissatisfied with Scott Morrison’s performance as Prime Minister – want more action from the Federal Government to address rising costs of living, persistent low wage growth and unaffordable housing, according to new survey data released by the ACTU today.
Morrison, in Annual Wage Review sub, makes clear argument against pay rise for workers
May 11, 2022
The Prime Minister has claimed that it’s not appropriate for the Federal Government to argue for or against an increase in the Annual Wage Review.
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