Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Combet: Build Unions For A Fairer Society
May 8, 2003
One of Australias largest gatherings of union organisers is being told that building unions is…
Sharan Burrow’s Opening Address To Medicare Summit
May 2, 2003
Bulk-billing has been eroded on John Howard’s watch – from 80% in 1996 to 69%…
Rising Health Costs Push Working Families Towards Poverty – ACTU
April 30, 2003
Low-paid working families are being forced closer to the poverty line by rapidly rising health…
Business, Unions Unite For Older Workers
April 23, 2003
Australia’s corporate sector and trade unions are working together to boost the number of older…
Future of Work Conference Set For June 12
April 16, 2003
The ACTU will be a key sponsor of a conference about the key issues and…
ACCC Should Review Jobs Impact Of Qantas Decision
April 10, 2003
The ACCC should review potential employment effects before finalising its draft decision against Qantas Airways’…
Young Workers’ Hotline: 1300 364 022
April 7, 2003
Young people will be able to discuss workplace problems directly with a senior federal politician…
Reactivate Health and Safety at Work Seminar
April 7, 2003
An OHS Seminar is being organised by the ACTU in Sydney in May to assist…
States, Church And Welfare Groups Support ACTU’s Minimum Wage Case
March 31, 2003
The ACTU’s annual Minimum Wages Case starting today will receive unprecedented support from state governments,…
Cole Report A Political Tool
March 26, 2003
Today’s release of the Cole Royal Commission report into the building industry will be used…
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