Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Union Protocol On Workplace Surveillance
February 9, 2005
One of Australias largest unions is to develop a detailed protocol to govern electronic surveillance…
ACTU Delegation To Papua New Guinea Closing Address
February 9, 2005
Establishing relationships between unions in PNG and other countries. Closing address by Richard Marles, Assistant…
Two Income Families Miss Out On New Govt Cash Bonus
February 9, 2005
It is unfair that single income families will benefit from a Government decision to pay…
Fighting Against The Odds – 2005 AWU National Conference
February 7, 2005
AWU National Secretary Bill Shorten delivered the following address at the opening of the AWU’s…
Opening Address Of The ACTU Delegation To Papua New Guinea
February 7, 2005
PNG workers and struggle for their justice. A new beginning in the relationship between unionists…
Bono Burrow Davos : Global Call To End Poverty : ACTU Media Alert
January 28, 2005
ACTU President Sharan Burrow will join with U2 singer Bono to launch the ‘Global Call…
Holocaust Memorial Day 2005
January 27, 2005
On Holocaust Memorial Day 2005 the ACTU has expressed its deep sorrow for all the…
AidWatch – Where Is Your Money Going?
January 24, 2005
The Asian tsunami prompted an outpouring of public compassion and has focused our attention on…
ACTU Farewells James Hardie Campaigner
January 21, 2005
Asbestos victim Fred Gibbs, the face of the Make James Hardie Pay campaign, died on…
LHMU Tasmania Issues Cricket Auction Challenge: dig deep For Tsunami Victims
January 18, 2005
The Tasmanian LHMU has challenged the islands employers and other unions to dig deep for…