Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Unions call for additional funds to be reinvested back into aged care workers
January 21, 2011
Unions welcome the additional funding recommendations in the Productivity Commission’s Caring for Older Australians draft report released early today, but are disappointed that it fails to address key workplace challenges faced by the aged care sector.
Court ruling sends message to employers to respect the role OHS reps play in keeping workplaces safe
January 21, 2011
A court ruling against Patrick Stevedores this week sends a clear message to employers not to discriminate against workers who raise legitimate health and safety issues.
Unions express sadness at Queensland flood devastation and support disaster relief appeal
January 12, 2011
Unions share the shock of all Australians at the ferocity and devastation caused by floods across much of Queensland over the past week.
New $10,000 Paid Parental Leave scheme should be on top of other entitlements
December 28, 2010
New $10,000 Paid Parental Leave scheme should be on top of other entitlements
Julian Assange receives Alliance Media Pass: unions offer support for WikiLeaks
December 23, 2010
WikiLeaks’ editor-in-chief Julian Assange will today (Thursday) be given his Media Alliance union card, confirming that he is a member in good standing with the Australian journalists’ union, the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance.
Last chance for Baillieu to give Vic. workers the right to spend Xmas Day with their family
December 21, 2010
Today is the last chance for the new Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu to do the right thing by the state’s workers and declare Christmas Day a public holiday.
Overturning of penalties against ex-James Hardie directors is an insult to victims and their families
December 17, 2010
Today’s decision by the New South Wales Supreme Court to overturn bans against former directors of James Hardie is a slap in the face of the families of asbestos victims.
Workers set to win lower fees and more super in retirement from Govt reforms
December 16, 2010
Reform of Australia’s superannuation system will provide working Australians with more financial security in retirement through lower fees and simpler super funds.
Banking reform package is a good start towards more competition and better consumer options
December 12, 2010
Reforms of the banking sector announced today by the Federal Government will go some way to encouraging more competition and options for consumers.
WorkChoices is alive and well under Liberals in Western Australia
December 8, 2010
WorkChoices is on the way back in Western Australia following the release of a long-awaited review of the state’s industrial relations system.
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