Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Treasury report confirms Howard Govt knew Work Choices cut workers’ pay & conditions
May 7, 2008
The release of a Treasury report to a newspaper today confirms the former Howard Government…
2020 Summit is a welcome opportunity to consider the needs of working Australians
April 18, 2008
The Summit is an important opportunity for the needs of working Australians and their families…
Unions welcome start of ban on new AWAs & vow to continue campaign to scrap WorkChoices
March 28, 2008
Unions welcome the ban on new Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) that takes effect today (12…
Time for paid maternity leave to become standard in all workplaces say unions
March 27, 2008
The move by major retailer Myer to introduce six weeks parental leave for its 10,000…
Unions welcome ban on new AWAs & call on employers to allow workers collective agreements
March 19, 2008
Unions today welcomed the ban on new Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) which passed through Parliament…
Climate change: workers want a say in creating greener workplaces
March 14, 2008
Working Australians want to do their bit to tackle the problem of climate change and…
ACTU submission on minimum wage
March 14, 2008
ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence announced in an address to the National Press Club on the 12 of…
Address to the National Press Club – Building a fairer Australia: the role of unions and workers’ rights
March 12, 2008
ACTU Secretary, Jeff Lawrence I appreciate being able to address the National Press Club at…
Give low paid workers $26 a week pay rise and curb executive salaries
March 12, 2008
ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence will announce for the first time today (Wednesday) that unions will…
ACTU Executive outlines future agenda for working families
March 6, 2008
The Executive of the ACTU met in Melbourne this week to adopt a new campaign plan…