Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Tony Abbott must be honest about the details of his Productivity Commission inquiry into Industrial Relations
May 12, 2013
Tony Abbott must release the terms of reference for his Productivity Commission inquiry into industrial relations so workers know what might be at risk under an Abbott Government.
Export of Chrysotile Asbestos must be controlled under Rotterdam Convention
May 6, 2013
Exports of chrysotile asbestos must be controlled to limit the death toll from the deadly substance in developing nations.
No more excuses: Quad Bikes without Crush Protection Devices should not be operated
May 2, 2013
Safe Work Australia CEO Rex Hoy’s call for quad bike manufacturers to fit efficient crush protection devices (CPDs) should lead to strong regulatory action to reduce quad bike deaths and injuries, the ACTU said today.
Abbott shows true colours on penalty rates
April 30, 2013
Tony Abbott needs to be honest with workers about whether he will get rid of penalty rates if elected.
Workers’ Memorial Day 2013: a time to mourn the dead and fight for the living
April 28, 2013
A new national memorial to Australians who have died at or because of work will be a lasting reminder of the ongoing battle to make our workplaces safer.
Irresponsible Queensland government misleading Senate on Asbestos danger
April 24, 2013
Irresponsible Queensland government misleading Senate on Asbestos danger
Productivity Commission report show insecure work remains a major problem
April 23, 2013
A new report by the Productivity Commission has confirmed that millions of Australians are in insecure work.
New report calls for urgent action against unreasonable employers who refuse the needs of modern workers
April 14, 2013
Launching a new report, ACTU President Ged Kearney said unions, community groups and the public call on the Government, employer groups and the Opposition to listen to families in crisis and ensure we protect Australia’s economy.
Unions launch ‘Working Life’ website, a new voice for progressive Australia
April 10, 2013
Australian unions have launched a beta version of an innovative new website which aims to provide a new voice for workers and other members of the community who do not see themselves represented in the traditional mainstream media.
Workchoices resurrected? Coalition have all but confirmed the worst for workers
April 9, 2013
Unions are angry at Coalition leaked documents that show four key WorkChoices policies – that the Australian public clearly voted against – would be resurrected if the Coalition wins government in September.
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