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Recent Media Releases
Former PM Bob Hawke Strongly Endorses Role of Unions
November 25, 2004
Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke has strongly endorsed the role of unions in Australia’s economic…
National Asbestos Awareness Week Starts Monday 22 Nov
November 22, 2004
The ACTU and unions will join with asbestos victims and support groups this week to…
Millions face being sacked for no reason under new Govt laws
November 16, 2004
Almost half the Australian workforce – up to five million employees working in small businesses…
Bullying and Harrassment to Rise Under Howard Govt Workplace Changes
November 4, 2004
Almost five million small business employees will have fewer rights and could suffer more bullying…
ACTU launches hotline to highlight human cost of unfair dismissals
November 1, 2004
The ACTU national executive will meet in Melbourne today to launch a national phone hotline…
ACTU Super Newsletter – Oct / Nov 2004
October 29, 2004
In this months ACTU Super Newsletter: Federal election 2004; James Hardie victims; Qantas; CBA; Electrolux…
High and Dry
October 29, 2004
Jim Marr unpacks the recent High Court Electrolux decision to test whether the ruling matches…
A Vision for an Australian Tribunal System
October 26, 2004
In this speech to the IR Society Centenary Convention Bob Hawke discusses what sort of…
Defining Moments In A Century Of Conciliation And Arbitration
October 26, 2004
When you look back at the last 100 years it’s hard to identify any institution…
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