Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Interview: Greg Combet, ACTU Secretary
May 29, 2005
Sunday Reporter Jana Wendt interviews Greg Combet, ACTU Secretary on the union camapaign against the…
Government’s IR Revolution
May 27, 2005
Governments IR revolution is a free kick for big business but will be kick in…
A 100 Years Of Industrial Fairness To Be Destroyed
May 26, 2005
In 1904 employers, unions and government joint together to create a fair and stable industrial…
UnionsACT Community Forum On Industrial Relations
May 26, 2005
A Community Forum will be hosted by UnionsACTU on Wednesday June 29 2005 in the…
Workplace Agreements Threaten Basic Rights
May 23, 2005
The Federal Government’s industrial relations plans will give workers negligible say, argues ACTU Secretary Greg…
NSW Union Delegates Meet To Plan Your Rights At Work Campaign
May 17, 2005
Union delegates from across NSW are invited to a special SkyChannel delegates meeting at 9am…
Canberra Refuses To Guarantee Workers Won’t Be Worse Off
May 17, 2005
Treasurer Peter Costello has today joined Prime Minister Howard and Workplace Relations Minister Andrews and…
Hazmat 2005 Conference
May 13, 2005
Hazardous chemicals and materials in the workplace. Speech by Richard Marles, ACTU Assistant Secretary. Hazmat…
Patrick Fails to Hide Asbestos
May 13, 2005
Patrick Stevedores tried to use John Howards new industrial laws to block inspection of a…
Left Footers Kick Back
May 13, 2005
Australias minimum wage must “adequately” reward workers and “meet the needs” of families, according to…