Media Releases 2024
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Recent Media Releases
WorkChoices did not go far enough: Mining boss
October 25, 2024
The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association today claimed the Howard era WorkChoices agenda “did not go far enough”.
Angus Taylor reveals plans for the Americanisation of Australia’s Superannuation System
October 18, 2024
The Coalition has given its strongest signal yet that it would dismantle and Americanise Australia’s compulsory superannuation system if it were returned to office.
Business lobby seeks to axe workers’ rights
October 14, 2024
The ACTU has slammed as unfair and seriously harmful a pre-election agenda being pushed by the business lobby to axe significant workplace rights for up to one million Australian workers.
Historic win: harassment victim-survivors granted fairer access to justice
September 19, 2024
The union movement welcomes the Senate’s passage of the Albanese Government’s Costs Protection Bill, which will make it easier for victim-survivors of workplace sexual harassment to pursue legal action against perpetrators.
Unions welcome superannuation boost for parents
September 19, 2024
The ACTU welcomes the Senate’s passage of the Albanese Government’s legislation to pay 12 per cent superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave payments from 1 July 2025.
Payday super a critical step towards stopping super theft and improving retirementoutcomes for workers
September 18, 2024
The Albanese Government’s announcement that it will require super to be paid on payday will…
Unions oppose UAE trade deal without enforceable labour rights
September 17, 2024
The ACTU has spoken out against Australia’s new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as one of the worst countries Australia has ever negotiated a bilateral free trade agreement with.
Senator Hume confirms workers’ pay and job security at risk under the Coalition
September 15, 2024
The ACTU condemns Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume’s attack on workers’ rights on today’s ABC’s…
Coalition super proposal would worsen women’s financial security, says ACTU
September 13, 2024
The ACTU warns that the Coalition’s proposed amendments to the government’s legislation on superannuation for Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave will worsen working women’s financial security and widen the already significant gender gap in superannuation savings.
Workers campaigning for 10-days universal paid reproductive health leave
September 11, 2024
Australian unions are stepping up the movement’s “It’s For Every Body” campaign to secure ten days of universal paid leave so that workers can have time away and flexibility in dealing with a range of reproductive health issues.
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