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Recent Media Releases
Senate backs union calls for just transition in the energy sector
November 29, 2016
The ACTU welcomes the interim report and recommendations of the Senate Committee inquiry into a Just Transition for workers in the coal fired power sector.
457 visa system is broken: ACTU calls for major reform of occupation list
November 28, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) welcomes the introduction of Labor leader Bill Shorten’s private member’s bill to review the 457 visa system.
ACT Government supports ACTU case for paid domestic violence leave
November 25, 2016
“The ACTU welcomes the submission from the ACT Government in support of our claim for 10 days of paid family and domestic leave to be included in all modern awards.”
ACTU launches 16 days of action on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25, 2016
Australian Unions today embark on 16 days of activism in concert with White Ribbon Day and the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Registered Organisations Bill a blow to workers
November 22, 2016
After over two years of failing to force it through the Senate the Turnbull government late last night secured passage of the Registered Organisations Bill, the little-known piece of legislation attacking workers and their unions that was used as a trigger for this year’s double dissolution election.
ACTU commits to gender equality in its leadership
November 17, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) this week has passed an historic resolution that will see equality in all leadership roles and representation at the peak trade union body.
Case for paid family and domestic violence leave commences at Fair Work Commission
November 14, 2016
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) on Monday (14/11/16) commences its case in the Fair Work
Commission for a new modern award entitlement of 10 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave.
Australian Unions are holding a national day of action to mark the beginning of the case and to remember
the 66 women who have been killed by a partner or family member so far in 2016.
Melbourne Media Event: National day of action: Hundreds to converge on Melbourne CBD to support Domestic Violence Leave
November 14, 2016
When: Monday 14 November, 2016
Where: Fair Work Commission, 11 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Time: 8:45am –
All media are invited to attend
Canberra Media Event : A Fairer, Cleaner Future – Just Transition conference for the Australian electricity sector
November 9, 2016
Canberra Media Event:
A Fairer, Cleaner Future — Just Transition conference for the Australian electricity sector
9:00am – 12:15pm
Thursday 10 November, 2016
Where: Mercure Hotel, cnr Ainslie & Limestone Avenue, Braddon
Hazelwood closure highlights the need for a Federal Government intervention in a Just Transition plan
November 8, 2016
Australian Unions call on the Turnbull Government to step up and play a proper role in the transition of coal fired power stations in the wake of the Paris Agreement. Releasing a national blueprint for a Just Transition today, the ACTU highlights the fact that the country is dealing with a major cross jurisdictional issue that is crying out for a national plan.
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