Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
The gap is growing between rich and poor – Australia must act to reduce levels of poverty
October 14, 2013
Insecure work is pushing more Australians with jobs below the poverty line and entrenching inequality. ACTU President Ged Kearney said Anti-Poverty Week was a reminder of the difficulties faced by millions of Australians on low incomes.
ACTU congratulates new Labor leader Bill Shorten
October 13, 2013
The ACTU has offered its congratulations to new Labor leader Bill Shorten after today’s historic vote on the ALP leadership.
Relief for low-paid workers as hospitality employers lose bid to cut penalty rates
October 10, 2013
Low-paid hospitality workers will be the winners from a Fair Work Australia decision to reject a Restaurant and Caterers’ Association bid to scrap penalty rates on Saturdays and Sundays.
Queensland government’s decision will put worker’s lives at risk – unions fearful it could happen nationally
October 7, 2013
The ACTU condemns the Queensland government’s proposed amendments to the Work Health and Safety Laws which will put worker’s lives at risk and take the heat off employers who choose to cut corners on safety.
Fair Work Ombudsman investigation reveals widespread underpayment of vulnerable apprentices
October 3, 2013
The widespread underpayment of apprentices revealed by the Fair Work Ombudsman demands further investigation.
Aged care pay deals cut after Abbott Government tears up compact
September 23, 2013
Aged care workers are having promised pay rises reduced or withdrawn after the Abbott Government said it would tear up Labor’s workforce compact guaranteeing higher wages in the sector.
New Employment Minister must act in support of jobs, wages and workers’ rights
September 16, 2013
Eric Abetz has been given a very important responsibility with the employment portfolio and owes it to Australian workers to act in support of their jobs, wages and work rights.
Move to stop pay rises for lowest paid workers: shameful first week in government
September 13, 2013
Plans by the new Coalition Government to abandon wage increases for up to 350,000 workers in aged and childcare was in direct conflict with Tony Abbott’s commitment that no worker would be worse off.
Rising unemployment shows Abbott needs to put jobs first
September 12, 2013
Rising unemployment shows Abbott needs to put jobs first
New government must meet commitment that ‘no worker will be worse off’
September 8, 2013
Unions are ready to work with the incoming Coalition government to improve life for working people. Australians have voted for a new government but it does not have a mandate to attack workers’ wages, rights or conditions.
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