Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Jobs not cuts are the answer Mr Abbott
December 17, 2013
Unions are calling on the Prime Minister to outline a plan for jobs not cuts in the Government’s response to the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO).
Hockey silent on jobs – letting down workers
December 17, 2013
Workers relying on a robust Australian job’s market have been let down following a policy-light and blame-heavy announcement at today’s Midyear Economic and Fiscal Outlook announcement by Treasurer Joe Hockey.
Government must explain plan for jobs growth
December 12, 2013
The Government must explain how it will ensure a robust jobs market in manufacturing and high end innovation and also fulfill its pre-election promise to create two million new jobs.
Catastrophic outcome from the Government’s biggest economic decision yet
December 11, 2013
An appalling lack of leadership from Government will cost up to 50,000 Australian workers their jobs following the announcement by Holden that it will cease production in 2017.
Unions pay tribute to Nelson Mandela as a man of peace and an inspirational figure of justice and equality
December 6, 2013
Australian unions are today mourning the death of Nelson Mandela, a towering figure of the twentieth century and an inspirational figurehead for equality and justice across the globe.
ACTU welcomes appointment of Greg Combet to SPC advisory panel
December 4, 2013
The ACTU welcomes the appointment of Greg Combet to a high level Government panel to advise on a major restructure of the SPC fruit and vegetable canning operations.
Qld Government bid to weaken safety laws is about protecting business interests
November 28, 2013
The ACTU calls on the Queensland Government to put the safety of workers first, not the money-making interests of their business mates.
Illegal asbestos imports putting Australians at risk
November 27, 2013
Tougher policing of imports described as asbestos free is urgently needed by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
Unions vote to push for leave for workers who experience domestic violence
November 25, 2013
Australian unions will support a special resolution at the ACTU Executive on 26 November for paid domestic violence leave to be included as a minimum entitlement in the 2014 modern award review.
Productivity Commission cracks the whip on older workers
November 22, 2013
The ACTU today rejected a recommendation by the Federal Government’s top policy agency to lift the retirement age to 70, as out of touch with the reality of life for Australian workers.
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