Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Coalition super proposal would worsen women’s financial security, says ACTU
September 13, 2024
The ACTU warns that the Coalition’s proposed amendments to the government’s legislation on superannuation for Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave will worsen working women’s financial security and widen the already significant gender gap in superannuation savings.
Workers campaigning for 10-days universal paid reproductive health leave
September 11, 2024
Australian unions are stepping up the movement’s “It’s For Every Body” campaign to secure ten days of universal paid leave so that workers can have time away and flexibility in dealing with a range of reproductive health issues.
Australian unions commemorate anniversary of winning the right to a weekend
September 6, 2024
This Sunday 8th September marks the seventy-seventh anniversary of the union movement winning the right to a weekend in Australia.
ACTU statement on Bill Shorten’s retirement from federal politics
September 5, 2024
The ACTU congratulates Bill Shorten for his contribution to public life and his unwavering commitment to working people throughout his career.
ACTU calls on big banks and insurance companies to stop having a lend of us
September 5, 2024
The ACTU calls on Australia’s biggest financial companies to drop prices after the industry recorded a 46 per cent increase in profits since March 2021, according to ABS data released this week.
Inflation slows down, but big business must do its part by dropping prices
August 29, 2024
The ACTU welcomes today’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showing easing price pressures across a range of essentials. Big businesses must still do their part by reducing prices for working people. Headline inflation slowed from 3.8 per cent in June to 3.5 per cent over the year to July 2024.
ACTU President heads to Burnie to back striking Saputo workers
August 26, 2024
The ACTU stands in solidarity with maintenance workers in Burnie, north-west Tasmania, who have been taking protected industrial action against Canadian dairy manufacturer Saputo for over three months to win pay parity with their Victorian counterparts.
Unions welcome new right-to-disconnect laws as a cost-of-living win
August 26, 2024
Unions welcome the new right-to-disconnect laws coming into effect today as a cost-of-living win for working people.
Net Zero Economy Authority ‘historic breakthrough’ for Australian energy workers
August 22, 2024
Unions have welcomed the passing of the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) Bill 2024 by the Senate today as important legislation that supports energy workers, their families and communities as Australia transitions to a net zero future.
Paid Parental Leave changes good for women and the economy
August 22, 2024
The ACTU welcomes the Albanese Government’s introduction into Federal Parliament of legislation to deliver its promised boost to the Paid Parental Leave Scheme.
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