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Recent Media Releases
Regional jobs inquiry must focus on future of regional communities
October 1, 2019
The ACTU welcomes the Jobs for the Future in Regional Areas Inquiry, beginning today in Melbourne.
Rate cut shows economy remains stalled under Morrison
October 1, 2019
The decision by the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates to a new historic low of 0.75 per cent shows that the economic policies of the Morrison Government – designed to keep wages low – are continuing to slow the economy.
Morrison’s Retirement Income System Review panel a step away from adequate super
September 30, 2019
The ACTU is calling on the Government to rule out changes to the legislated increase of the superannuation guarantee to 12 per cent ahead of the Retirement Incomes Review.
Cash forgets workers involved in VET
September 26, 2019
Disgraced former Industrial Relations Minister Michaelia Cash today announced a panel to oversee reform in the vocational training sector.
Statement by ACTU President Michele O’Neil to the Senate Inquiry on Ensuring Integrity
September 24, 2019
Thank you to the Committee for the opportunity to appear today. This so-called Ensuring Integrity…
Porter’s big stick for sacked workers undermines unfair dismissal protection
September 24, 2019
The proposal by Christian Porter – reported this morning – to introduce penalties for workers in some unfair dismissal claims will tip the balance even further towards employers.
Sunglass Hut pays $50,000 for shady $2.3 million rip-off
September 24, 2019
Yet another big business – this time Sunglass Hut – is paying a meagre “contrition payment” after ripping off 620 of its workers by $2.3 million over six years.
Porter failing to address wage theft crisis
September 19, 2019
The ACTU welcomes a move by Christian Porter to consider increasing the penalties for wage theft but warns its only window dressing unless the enforcement regime is addressed to ensure all working people who have had their wages stolen get low-cost access to a means of recovering their stolen wages
Millions of Workers at Risk in Morrison’s Renewed Attack on Super
September 19, 2019
The Morrison Government’s Putting Members Interest First Bill, which will leave almost 1.9 million Australian workers at risk of destitution in event of a workplace accident or injury, passed the Senate this afternoon.
Unemployment increases to 5.3% driven by sluggish domestic demand
September 19, 2019
Unemployment has increased to 5.3 per cent and underemployment has increased to 8.6 per cent according to data released this morning by the ABS.
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