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Recent Media Releases
Casualties of a broken system: Less than 5% of casual workers who want permanent jobs can secure one
January 22, 2024
An estimated 554,000 long term casual workers would prefer to be permanent according to a…
Steady unemployment rate masks job losses and likely rise in insecure work
January 18, 2024
Steady unemployment rate masks job losses and likely rise in insecure work
Australia should not proceed with trade agreement negotiations with UAE until widespread workers’ rights abuses are addressed
December 15, 2023
The ACTU is deeply concerned with the announcement that the Albanese Government will commence negotiations…
Engineered stone ban will save lives
December 13, 2023
The ACTU welcomes the final decision to implement a full ban on engineered stone by…
Libs chokehold on TAFE funding key driver in lack of tradies
December 13, 2023
The ACTU has welcomed the government’s new Migration Strategy which will be instrumental to repairing…
Fixing broken migration system will go a long way to stopping exploitation of migrant workers
December 10, 2023
The ACTU welcomes the government’s new Migration Strategy which will be instrumental to repairing the…
Statement on the passing of John Quessy
December 10, 2023
The ACTU expresses its deep sadness of passing of former IEU Secretary John Quessy on…
Early Christmas present for millions as a significant parts of the Closing Loopholes Bill passes
December 6, 2023
The ACTU welcomes the passing of significant parts of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023
Working people are paying less for essential services thanks to the Albanese government
December 6, 2023
New data released from the ABS today confirmed that the Albanese government is easing the cost of living for working families, with wages starting to rise and government policies reducing household consumption on essential services like electricity.
ACTU welcomes review into the Your Future, Your Super performance test to improve workers’ retirement outcomes
December 5, 2023
The ACTU welcomes the Government’s announcement of a review into the Your Future, Your Super…
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