Media Releases 2023
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Australia should not proceed with trade agreement negotiations with UAE until widespread workers’ rights abuses are addressed
December 15, 2023
The ACTU is deeply concerned with the announcement that the Albanese Government will commence negotiations…
Engineered stone ban will save lives
December 13, 2023
The ACTU welcomes the final decision to implement a full ban on engineered stone by…
Libs chokehold on TAFE funding key driver in lack of tradies
December 13, 2023
The ACTU has welcomed the government’s new Migration Strategy which will be instrumental to repairing…
Fixing broken migration system will go a long way to stopping exploitation of migrant workers
December 10, 2023
The ACTU welcomes the government’s new Migration Strategy which will be instrumental to repairing the…
Statement on the passing of John Quessy
December 10, 2023
The ACTU expresses its deep sadness of passing of former IEU Secretary John Quessy on…
Early Christmas present for millions as a significant parts of the Closing Loopholes Bill passes
December 6, 2023
The ACTU welcomes the passing of significant parts of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023
Working people are paying less for essential services thanks to the Albanese government
December 6, 2023
New data released from the ABS today confirmed that the Albanese government is easing the cost of living for working families, with wages starting to rise and government policies reducing household consumption on essential services like electricity.
ACTU welcomes review into the Your Future, Your Super performance test to improve workers’ retirement outcomes
December 5, 2023
The ACTU welcomes the Government’s announcement of a review into the Your Future, Your Super…
Power to Prevent Coalition Media Release
December 4, 2023
The Attorney General, The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC, has this month introduced a bill that aims to remove financial barriers that prevent victims of workplace discrimination and sexual harassment from seeking justice. This is a breakthrough development for victim-survivor rights to legal justice, and a significant change from the changes being considered by Government 12 months ago.
Retail profits up 25.6% whilst Aussies do it tough
December 4, 2023
Retail trade profits surged by 25.6 percent, and non-mining profits grew 15.7 percent over the…
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