Media Releases 2026
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Recent Media Releases
Unions welcome tough new laws to combat modern slavery
July 16, 2026
Australian Unions welcome the Albanese Government’s announcement to legislate a new criminal offence for large companies that fail to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains, a long-overdue reform that will improve corporate accountability and help prevent labour exploitation.
Unions welcome PM’s AI intervention
July 15, 2026
Australian Unions have welcomed the Prime Minister’s creation of a new Office of AI within his department to develop a coordinated approach to dealing with the impacts of AI.
Workers urged to check pay slips as minimum wage rises start flowing
July 1, 2026
Wage rises for 3 million Australians who rely on minimum and award wages will start flowing through into workers’ bank accounts in the coming weeks – but many workers could still miss out unless they check their pay slips carefully.
APRA’s alarm on super concentration it drove shows a regulator out of touch
June 30, 2026
APRA’s warning today that fewer, bigger super funds are creating concentration risk as though it had no hand in creating that situation, is galling.
ASIC taking action on super platforms highlights APRA failings
June 30, 2026
A new ASIC report into superannuation platforms is more evidence that APRA has lost sight of its core prudential role, and that workers’ retirement savings need a regulator focused on protecting them.
Unions welcome Parliament’s passage of CGT and negative gearing tax changes
June 25, 2026
Australian Unions welcome Parliament’s passage of tax changes that will help put home ownership within reach of more working people.
Unions ramp up calls on coalmining multinational to end lockout of workers
June 22, 2026
Australian Unions are stepping up pressure on American coal producer, Peabody Energy, to end its lockout of workers at the United Wambo Washery in the Hunter Valley.
World-first international convention to protect gig workers’ rights
June 16, 2026
Australian Unions are celebrating a new International Convention on the rights of gig and platform workers as a big breakthrough that will significantly uplift the working lives of millions of gig and platform workers around the world.
Unions back tax overhaul to benefit younger Australians
June 16, 2026
The home ownership collapse, particularly among younger Australians, was caused by a decline in property affordability driven by overly generous tax concessions that the new tax laws will start to wind back.
Australian Unions welcome 4.75% wage increase amid ‘Trump wildcard’ economic impact
June 2, 2026
Australian Unions have welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s decision to award a wage rise of 4.75 percent for Australian workers who rely on minimum and award wages.
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