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Recent Media Releases
Australia becomes world leader in protecting workers’ rights and safety
October 30, 2024
The ACTU welcomes Australia becoming the first country in the Asia-Pacific region, and among the first globally, to ratify all 10 fundamental International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conventions following the ratification of two work health and safety Conventions in Geneva at a tripartite ceremony consisting of unions, employers and governments.
Mining giants are riding high and can afford fair wages
October 28, 2024
Australian Unions are taking aim at the country’s most powerful mining interests for lobbying the Coalition to undo the Albanese Government’s new Same Job Same Pay rights which come into effect on the first of November.
WorkChoices did not go far enough: Mining boss
October 25, 2024
The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association today claimed the Howard era WorkChoices agenda “did not go far enough”.
Angus Taylor reveals plans for the Americanisation of Australia’s Superannuation System
October 18, 2024
The Coalition has given its strongest signal yet that it would dismantle and Americanise Australia’s compulsory superannuation system if it were returned to office.
Business lobby seeks to axe workers’ rights
October 14, 2024
The ACTU has slammed as unfair and seriously harmful a pre-election agenda being pushed by the business lobby to axe significant workplace rights for up to one million Australian workers.
Historic win: harassment victim-survivors granted fairer access to justice
September 19, 2024
The union movement welcomes the Senate’s passage of the Albanese Government’s Costs Protection Bill, which will make it easier for victim-survivors of workplace sexual harassment to pursue legal action against perpetrators.
Unions welcome superannuation boost for parents
September 19, 2024
The ACTU welcomes the Senate’s passage of the Albanese Government’s legislation to pay 12 per cent superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave payments from 1 July 2025.
Payday super a critical step towards stopping super theft and improving retirementoutcomes for workers
September 18, 2024
The Albanese Government’s announcement that it will require super to be paid on payday will…
Unions oppose UAE trade deal without enforceable labour rights
September 17, 2024
The ACTU has spoken out against Australia’s new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as one of the worst countries Australia has ever negotiated a bilateral free trade agreement with.
Senator Hume confirms workers’ pay and job security at risk under the Coalition
September 15, 2024
The ACTU condemns Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume’s attack on workers’ rights on today’s ABC’s…
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