Media Releases 2023

Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.

You can also keep track of ACTU media releases by following the official ACTU feed on Twitter at @unionsaustralia.

All ACTU media enquiries should be directed to ACTU Media team:

T: 03 9664 7315 (24 hours)
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Recent Media Releases

Closing Loopholes Bill must pass as families hit with cash rate hike

November 7, 2023

Pass the Closing Loopholes Bill in its entirety to get wages moving

November 5, 2023

Safe Work Australia’s recommendation will save lives says ACTU

October 27, 2023

Profit driven inflation heaps more pain on workers

October 25, 2023

The trade union movement says ban engineered stone or we will

October 24, 2023

ACTU calls for an urgent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine

October 22, 2023

ACTU calls for an urgent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine

Increase in parental leave welcomed to address gender inequality

October 19, 2023

Unions welcome Albanese Government’s landmark National Skills Agreement

October 16, 2023

The ACTU welcomes the Albanese Government’s announcement of a National Skills Agreement with State and Territory Governments to invest billions in new funding for vocational education and training.

Dutton’s Liberals tear down historic referendum

October 14, 2023

The ACTU tonight reaffirms our strong, unwavering support for Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and we stand in solidarity with them in their ongoing fight for justice, and against discrimination and profound disadvantage.

Unions welcome RBA rates hold

October 3, 2023

The ACTU welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to retain the cash rate at 4.1%.

Past Media Releases

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