Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Betraying The Olympic Spirit
March 5, 2004
A new campaign calls on the IOC and sportswear companies to clean up their act….
Bigger Workloads Increase Health Risks: 4000 New Injuries A Week
March 4, 2004
Work strain is estimated to contribute to as many as 4000 new injuries every week…
Eliminate Individual Contracts, Focus On The Real Issues
February 27, 2004
The government’s workplace relations focus is too narrow, writes ACTU Secretary Greg Combet. In the…
Age Discrimination Worsens: Older Unemployed Cant Get Jobs
February 25, 2004
In advance of Treasurer Peter Costellos launch of a discussion paper on the implications of…
Howard Government’s Miserly Wage Offer For Low Paid Workers Defies Logic
February 19, 2004
The proposal by the Howard Government and peak employer group ACCI for an increase of…
Low-Paid Workers To ACCI: We Need A Fair Living Wage!
February 17, 2004
Low-paid workers will tomorrow morning confront leaders of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
ACTU Superannuation Trustees Network Newsletter No.23 February/March 2004
February 16, 2004
This month in ACTU Super News: Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) Under Microscope; Super Funds; Public…
ACTU Thanks Greg Sword
February 12, 2004
The ACTU President Sharan Burrow and Secretary Greg Combet today expressed their appreciation for the…
ACTU Media Alert: Unions Intensify Campaign to Save Bulk Billing
February 12, 2004
ACTU and health unions to meet with key Senators today. Doorstop Media Conference TODAY –…
Memorial for John Halfpenny 1935-2003
February 2, 2004
John Halfpenny, respected trade union leader and former VTHC secretary, will be remembered at a…
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