Media Releases
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Recent Media Releases
Business demanding 1 day “consultation” on agreement changes
April 16, 2020
The ACTU understands the big business lobby is pressuring the Industrial Relations Minister, Christian Porter, to alter Fair Work Act regulations that would cut the consultation period on agreement changes from a week to single day.
Historic win for working people as $130 billion wage subsidy passes
April 8, 2020
In a win for millions of workers the Morrison Government – which three weeks ago ruled out a wage subsidy of any kind – has committed to a $130 billion over six months wage subsidy program; JobKeeper.
ACTU welcomes FWC improvement to the safety net
April 8, 2020
The ACTU has welcomed the Fair Work Commission decision to improve the safety net and provide greater job security for working people during the corona virus pandemic.
Statement from Sally McManus on JobKeeper wage subsidy
April 7, 2020
Statement from ACTU Secretary Sally McManus on JobKeeper wage subsidy
ASIC reinforces ACTU’s calls to stop unsolicited financial advice for tenants
April 3, 2020
Australia’s corporate watchdog has supported the ACTU’s calls to stop real estate agents advising tenants to withdraw money from their superannuation if they are struggling to pay rent.
Statement from Sally McManus on wage subsidy announcement
March 30, 2020
The Morrison government has heard the Australian union movement’s call to ensure that all workers are covered by a wage subsidy program.
Statement from Sally McManus on Government plans for wage subsidy
March 29, 2020
Statement from Sally McManus on Government plans for wage subsidy
Unions and business waiting for government action on jobs and wages
March 27, 2020
The union movement is working with reasonable employers to keep as many people in work as possible.
To save jobs workers need an Australian Coronavirus wage subsidy of 80% now
March 25, 2020
The union movement cannot continue to watch working Australians, their livelihoods and communities being decimated.
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