Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Australian workers’ rights at risk if dodgy employers allowed to bypass laws
April 8, 2013
Dodgy employers who try to bypass Australian laws and workers’ rights by importing a powerless workforce should face harsh penalties.
Government’s sensible changes will make superannuation fairer and more sustainable
April 5, 2013
Changes to the superannuation system announced today by the Federal Government are a long-overdue step which will make superannuation fairer and more sustainable.
New appointments will strengthen Fair Work Commission
March 28, 2013
Unions have welcomed eight new appointments to the Fair Work Commission, including former ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence.
Fair Work changes will support Australian workers and families
March 21, 2013
New laws introduced today by the Gillard Government will improve fairness in Australian workplaces.
Low-paid workers the winners as Fair Work rejects bid to scrap penalty rates
March 18, 2013
Australian workers’ right to be paid a decent wage for working unsociable hours has been reinforced with the Fair Work Commission today comprehensively rejecting an employer push to scrap penalty rates.
Tony Abbott must match PM’s commitment to enshrine penalty rates in law to protect low-paid workers
March 14, 2013
The ACTU has welcomed Prime Minister Gillard’s announcement that penalty rates will be included in the Fair Work Act and has called on Tony Abbott to do the same.
New research shows Australia has second highest rate of temporary workers in OECD
March 13, 2013
New research commissioned by the ACTU shows Australia has the second highest rate of temporary workers in the OECD, people are worried about their children’s future, and there is support for a significant increase in the Newstart allowance.
Hotline set up after more 457 abuses surface
March 11, 2013
Following yet more unacceptable cases of abuse of the 457 visa system, the ACTU is launching a Confidential Hotline to assist those who are being exploited by unscrupulous employers.
Dinosaur employers are holding Australia back
March 8, 2013
Dinosaur employers are holding Australia back
Unions address UN as Australia leads the world in protections for domestic violence victims
March 7, 2013
An ACTU Industrial Officer will today address Union Nation’s delegates on the world-leading work of Australian unions in helping workers who are victims of domestic violence.
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