Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
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.
Low paid women to lose the most from dumping of superannuation rebate
November 21, 2013
Sales assistants, checkout operators and food preparation assistants are set to bear the brunt of the Coalition’s attack on superannuation.
Unions call for a strong Australian aviation industry
November 18, 2013
The ACTU has today been approached by unions that represent Qantas workers who are extremely concerned by news reports regarding the national carrier.
Business and unions join forces to support Pacific labour markets
November 15, 2013
Australian employer and trade union organisations unite to provide technical expertise and industry support; unemployed Pacific Island youth main beneficiaries.
Job freeze at the CSIRO could stunt productivity and innovation
November 8, 2013
Job freeze at the CSIRO could stunt productivity and innovation
Workers urged to speak up as pregnancy discrimination overtakes disability for the top complaint in workplaces
November 6, 2013
Workers who have experienced discrimination while pregnant or when they have returned to work after having a baby are being urged to tell their stories to a national inquiry.
Workers should be worried about Abbott’s changes to Fair Work Commission
November 2, 2013
Workers should be worried about Abbott’s changes to Fair Work Commission
Outsourcing decision-making to big business raises questions about credibility of commission
October 28, 2013
The ACTU calls on the Commission of Audit to be transparent, consult with stakeholders and release an issues paper if it wants to be viewed as credible.
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