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Recent Media Releases
ACTU writes to Hunt calling for action on failed vaccine rollout for aged care, disability support workers
April 29, 2021
The ACTU has written to Minister Hunt to express increasing concern that the vaccine rollout isn’t reaching
those most vulnerable, including elderly and disabled people and those working with them.
Workers Memorial Day marks more than 2 years waiting for action on Boland Review, with almost 400 dead
April 28, 2021
The Government has failed to act on a single recommendation of the Boland review – released in February 2019. Almost 400 people have died at work since the report was released.
ACTU warns 2021 Budget will be judged against wages crisis, insecure work and women’s participation
April 27, 2021
In a speech to the National Press Club on Tuesday ACTU President Michele O’Neil will launch For a Stronger, Balanced and Inclusive Recovery – a report which highlights the weaknesses in the recovery and proposes solutions which the Morrison Government could act on immediately to protect working people and build greater resilience in the economy.
Your Future Your Super bill still fatally flawed despite attempt to rectify
April 26, 2021
The ACTU welcomes Minister Hume’s admission that the Government’s originally proposed performance
benchmark, which did not include administration fees, is inadequate. Despite this, the Your Future, Your
Super Bill remains fatally flawed.
Unions reject big business calls for delay to minimum wage increase
April 23, 2021
The ACTU has rejected calls from big business lobbyists to delay any increase to the minimum wage in a reply submission to be made today.
Morrison walks away from workplace vaccinations for aged care, disability support workers
April 23, 2021
The Morrison Government is backing away from previous commitments to provide vaccinations in workplaces for all workers covered by the highest priority 1A grouping, including those in aged care and disability services.
ACTU seeks clarity on vaccine plan for aged care, disability support workers
April 22, 2021
The Morrison Government has still not made clear when frontline healthcare workers in aged care and disability support roles will have access to the vaccine.
Vaccine rollout changes must not leave workers behind
April 19, 2021
The ACTU is calling for clarity around any changes to the Morrison Government’s troubled vaccine rollout – especially when it comes to how and when workers in aged care and disability support will receive the vaccination.
Fair Work Commission to consider need for paid family and domestic violence leave
April 15, 2021
The ACTU welcomes the decision of the Fair Work Commission to urgently commence a review examining the need for paid leave for workers experiencing family and domestic violence.
Recovery must be shared through wage increases
April 15, 2021
The positive unemployment data released this morning by the ABS stands in stark contrast to the record low wage growth working Australians continue to face, and shows the need for an increase in the minimum wage.
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