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Recent Media Releases
ACTU welcomes full employment pledge
September 25, 2023
The ACTU welcomes today’s employment white paper which sets out the government’s commitment to full employment, where everyone who wants a job can find one, with the promotion of job security and strong sustainable wage growth as core objectives in the government’s economic and fiscal strategy.
ACTU welcomes steady unemployment rate
September 14, 2023
Labour market figures released today show that unemployment rate remains steady at 3.7% with around…
Workers defeat Qantas: High Court confirms sackings were illegal
September 13, 2023
In a massive win for union members, the High Court of Australia today ruled that…
National Accounts reinforces we must close the loopholes to get wages moving
September 6, 2023
New data from the ABS today reported the Australian economy has grown by 0.4 per…
End of Philip Lowe’s term as RBA governor offers an opportunity for change in direction
September 5, 2023
The elevation of Michele Bullock as RBA governor from the 18th of September provides an opportunity for the RBA to prioritise its outlined objective of full employment.
Joyce taking off, needs to take his baggage with him
September 4, 2023
The ACTU welcomes the news that Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce has decided to step…
Employer role in paid parental leave is crucial
September 4, 2023
Yesterday saw pushback from several employer representative groups over the employer’s role in payments for paid parental leave in a report tabled by the Senate Education and Employment References Committee
The ACTU has significant concerns about the recommendations made by the report, which include that the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 be amended so that small businesses do not need to pay Parental Leave Pay instalments directly to their workers unless they opt to do so.
Industry super funds outperform profits super funds yet again
August 31, 2023
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has today released the results of the 2023 superannuation…
Harvey Norman records over a billion in profits whilst pushing pay cuts for working people
August 31, 2023
Harvey Norman will be sitting comfortably today after posting pre-tax profits of $1.13 billion for…
Union movement to mobilise for Voice referendum
August 30, 2023
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today announced that the date for the Indigenous Voice to…
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