Media Releases

Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.

All ACTU media enquiries should be directed to ACTU Media team:

T: 03 9664 7315 (24 hours)
E: media@actu.org.au


Recent Media Releases

Game On! Third Australasian Organising Conference

July 21, 2005

Check out the program for Third Australasian Organising Conference to be held at the University…

Read More

Life Without Unions The New Reality?

July 20, 2005

Australian unions belong at the very heart of the work, life and aspirations of Australian…

Read More

Union Organiser – ACTU

July 18, 2005

Want to help fight the federal governments plans to cut your rights at work. Have…

Read More

Women Lose Most From Radical Changes To The Workplace

July 11, 2005

Women will be the biggest losers out of the Federal Governments radical changes to workplace…

Read More

State Of The Union

July 8, 2005

Unions NSW secretary John Robertson lifts the lid on The Nine Myths of Modern Unionism…

Read More

Member Benefits Update – July 2005

July 5, 2005

In July’s update key elements of superannuation choice are discussed, in particular the right of…

Read More

Annual Leave Entitlements Could Be Cut To Two Weeks Under New IR Laws

July 5, 2005

Employers may be able to cut the annual holiday entitlements of Australian workers from four…

Read More

No Time For Games: Unions Reach Out To 300,000 AFL Spectators This Weekend

July 1, 2005

Around 300,000 spectators attending AFL football matches across Australia this weekend will be given information…

Read More

Loud Alarm Bells Ringing For Penalty Rates And Loadings In Hospitality Industry

June 27, 2005

Working people in Tasmania should be very concerned about the future of penalty rates and…

Read More

Unions Launch National Week Of Action To Protest Govt’s New Workplace Laws

June 27, 2005

Hundreds of thousands of workers across Australia are expected to take part in a week…

Read More

The ACTU Network

Australian Unions

Whether you want to join a union, take action in campaigns, or make the most of the benefits of being a union member, Australian Unions is the place to go for information and resources.
Visit Australian Unions

Mind Your Head

We’re taking action to protect workplace mental health.
Visit Mind Your Head

Worksite

Your rights at work for students and for people entering the workforce for the first time.
Visit Worksite

OHS

Information and resources for health and safety representatives and workers about how to speak up at work for health and safety.
Visit OHS

Union Aid Abroad

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is the overseas aid and development agency of the ACTU. Our work aims to build self-reliance through support to educational and training projects for workers and their organisations in the developing world.
Visit Union Aid Abroad

ACTU National Union Directory

Find who you are looking for from the who’s who of the union movement.
Visit the ACTU National Union Dictionary

Representing Australian workers and their families.