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Recent Media Releases
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…
Commonwealth Bank fined $10.3 million for wage theft
February 15, 2024
Today the Federal Court fined the Commonwealth Bank $10.3 million for knowingly engaging in wage theft, resulting in underpayments totalling $16 million to over 7,400 workers.
ACTU welcomes government announcement to strengthen safety for offshore oil and gas workers
February 15, 2024
The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeline King has introduced new safety legislation to…
Business as usual at CBA as it maintains stellar profitability
February 13, 2024
The Commonwealth Bank today published a half-yearly profit of $4.8 billion. While slightly down from…
ACTU welcomes new rights for workers to help with the cost of living
February 8, 2024
The ACTU today has welcomed the passing of the Closing the Loopholes Bill passing the…
Unions welcome additional protections for migrant workers
February 7, 2024
The ACTU welcomes the passage of the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill 2023 today.
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