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Recent Media Releases
Safe Work Australia report shows why right to disconnect is so important
February 27, 2024
Safe Work Australia has just released it Psychological health and safety in the workplace report, which outlines some startling statistics.
Coles should drop prices after $594m half-year profit
February 27, 2024
The ACTU calls on Coles to reduce its prices following today’s announcement of its half-yearly profit of $594 million.
ACTU welcomes historic publication of gender pay gap across Australia
February 27, 2024
The ACTU today welcomed the historic publication of the gender pay gap in individual companies…
Unions welcome working people’s real wages finally moving
February 21, 2024
Today, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released Wage Price Index data showing that wages grew by 4.2 percent in 2023.
Fully funded public schools are an essential element of a fair and prosperous society
February 21, 2024
The ACTU executive today supported the Australian Education Union (AEU) resolution on fully funding public…
Woolworths profits show they have far too much power, says ACTU
February 21, 2024
Woolworths has today announced its Australian supermarket half-year profits of $929 million, up 2.5% on…
ACTU response to Professor Fels’ report and recommendations
February 20, 2024
Today, Professor Fels presented his report from the Inquiry into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing Practices to the ACTU Executive. After considering the report and its recommendations, the union movement will prioritise the following reforms:
Ampol still squeezing consumers at the pump with $1.7 billion profit
February 19, 2024
Ampol’s $1.7 billion profit shows that Australians are still getting squeezed at the bowser. These mega profits are made on the back of working people paying more for petrol, especially in our outer suburbs and regions.
Unions welcome review of Australian apprenticeships incentive system
February 19, 2024
The ACTU welcomes the Albanese Government’s announcement of a Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives System.
QBE and IAG show no mercy in a cost-of-living crisis
February 16, 2024
QBE, one of Australia’s major insurance providers, more than doubled its net tax profit from…
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