Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Scale back capital gains tax discount
February 3, 2026
Unions want the Government to phase-in a scale back of the size of the capital gains tax (CGT) discount so that working Australians have a better shot at home ownership.
APRA failing workers
January 28, 2026
Australian Unions are calling out APRA for failing to sufficiently monitor for-profit super funds, impacting the retirement savings of all working Australians.
More secure jobs are being created
January 22, 2026
Today’s figures show the labour market is continuing to generate more secure jobs, which is essential for workers, their families and communities.
Australian Unions and Microsoft sign agreement on Workers’ Rights and Artificial Intelligence
January 15, 2026
Microsoft Australia and the Australian Council of Trade Unions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Framework Agreement that sets a new benchmark for workers’ rights in the tech sector.
Unions welcome review of Comcare workers’ compensation scheme
December 12, 2025
This comprehensive review, which considered the views of workers, unions and employers, sets a clear roadmap to modernise the scheme, ensuring it reflects the realities of contemporary work, improves governance and usability, and aligns entitlements with best practice and social expectations.
Unions welcome expanded support to tackle gender inequality
December 8, 2025
The grant program brings together unions, employers, and the government to support initiatives, such as leadership programs, toolkits for small businesses, and audits and training to improve workplace safety and culture.
Unions welcome review of Closing Loopholes workplace reforms
December 5, 2025
The Closing Loopholes reforms of 2023 and 2024 brought in Same Job Same Pay for labour-hire workers, world-first rights for gig workers, and better protections for casual workers, among a range of other changes.
Chemist Warehouse workers win big
December 3, 2025
For the first time in Australia, the Fair Work Commission today ordered Chemist Warehouse to negotiate a multi-employer agreement with its workforce, the first employer in the retail pharmacy sector to face a union collective agreement.
Economy heading in the right direction
December 3, 2025
Australian Unions have welcomed today’s national accounts figures showing the economy is improving.
AI Plan puts workers at the centre
December 2, 2025
Australian Unions welcome the Albanese Government’s announcement of a National AI Plan containing clear recognition of the need to put working people’s rights, wages, conditions, and jobs at the centre of the future roll-out of AI technology.
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