Policies, Publications & Submissions

ACTU Policies, Publications and Submissions


Recent Policies, Publications & Submissions

Public Investment for the Public Good – addressing the housing crisis through public housing

September 24, 2026

Australian Council of Trade Unions submission to the Inquiry into Social Housing Australia is experiencing…

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Protecting workers from exposure to lead

September 7, 2026

ACTU Submission to the Safe Work Australia Consultation Paper: Protecting Workers from Exposure to Lead…

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Workers’ Rights through Automated Decision-Making

June 22, 2026

Submission to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner on the ADM Transparency Obligation Issues…

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Supplementary Submission on Parental Leave to the National Employment Standards Inquiry

June 15, 2026

Supplementary Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to the House of Representatives Standing…

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A moral imperative: Addressing the unequal tax treatment of wages vs wealth

June 9, 2026

Australian Council of Trade Unions submission to the Economics Legislation Committee inquiry into the Treasury…

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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026

June 1, 2026

ACTU Submission on Provisions Relating to Workers’ Compensation The ACTU’s submission focuses on the impact…

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Improving quad bike safety in the workplace

June 1, 2026

Response to the Safe Work Australia Discussion Paper – June 2026 Quad bikes are a…

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Draft Report of the Review of the Closing Loopholes Acts

May 29, 2026

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions on the Draft Report of the Independent…

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Improving WHS for workers using crowd platforms

May 22, 2026

Response to the Safe Work Australia Consultation paper – April 2026 The ACTU is committed…

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Supplementary Submission to the Annual Wage Review 2026

May 18, 2026

Australian Council of Trade Unions Supplementary Submission to the Annual Wage Review 2026

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The ACTU Network

Australian Unions

Whether you want to join a union, take action in campaigns, or make the most of the benefits of being a union member, Australian Unions is the place to go for information and resources.
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Mind Your Head

We’re taking action to protect workplace mental health.
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Worksite

Your rights at work for students and for people entering the workforce for the first time.
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OHS

Information and resources for health and safety representatives and workers about how to speak up at work for health and safety.
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Union Aid Abroad

Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is the overseas aid and development agency of the ACTU. Our work aims to build self-reliance through support to educational and training projects for workers and their organisations in the developing world.
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ACTU National Union Directory

Find who you are looking for from the who’s who of the union movement.
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