Media Releases
Read current and past media statements from the ACTU.
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Recent Media Releases
Morrison must publicly commit to election promise of the superannuation guarantee rising to 12 per cent
April 15, 2021
The ACTU welcomes the Morrison Government’s apparent abandonment of its push to cut the legislated
increase to the superannuation guarantee on 1 July, a decision which should never have been in doubt.
Statement in support of Amazon workers, Bessemer Alabama
April 15, 2021
On 9 April 2021, Amazon succeeded in its campaign against union recognition at its facility in Bessemer, Alabama, USA due to a mammoth anti-union campaign which interfered with workers’ rights of freedom of association.
ACTU calls on FWC to reconsider 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
April 14, 2021
The ACTU has asked the Fair Work Commission to initiate a review to reconsider the need for 10 days paid leave for those experiencing family and domestic violence.
ACTU condemns the Morrison Government for pressing ahead with new trade agreement with military regime in Myanmar
April 13, 2021
The ACTU has condemned the Federal Government at an inquiry hearing into Myanmar today for pressing ahead
with ratifying the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement which includes trade
with Myanmar.
Morrison must admit failure on vaccine rollout, seek help from states
April 13, 2021
The ACTU, aged care and disability support unions are calling on the Prime Minister to confront and address its systemic failure to administer the vaccine rollout, with few aged care and almost no disability support workers receiving even one dose months into the program.
Gender equality advocates join unions to condemn Morrison Government’s response to sexual harassment
April 12, 2021
Following the March4Justice actions last month, and the failure of the Federal Government to properly respond to the Repect@Work report last week, a diverse group of organisations representing women’s rights have today launched a 4 point demand that will deliver real safety at work for women.
Unions welcome Menulog decision to change their business model to give employees rights
April 12, 2021
At today’s NSW Senate inquiry hearing into the gig economy an historic decision was made by Menulog to trial the
reclassification of all workers in Sydney as employees instead of independent contractors.
Changes to workplace laws recommended by Respect@Work report ignored by Government
April 8, 2021
The Morrison Government’s response to the Sex Discrimination Commissioner’s “Respect@Work” report
fails to commit to key recommendations that would strengthen women’s rights to a safe workplace.
Cuts to JobSeeker must be reversed
April 1, 2021
Today the Morrison Government cuts the coronavirus supplement to JobSeeker, which means recipients will be forced to live on $44 a day.
Morrison Government to cast deciding vote on workplace health and safety changes
April 1, 2021
The Morrison Government is likely to have the deciding vote at a meeting of state and federal WHS ministers which will consider making changes to national WHS Laws designed to prevent sexual harassment, install national penalties for industrial manslaughter and improve rights for workplace health and safety representatives.
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