Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to the Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement – Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica at work
A 5% increase to the NMW and Award minimum wages would meet rising costs of living and enable workers to enjoy their fair share of rising productivity. It would also take Australia back in the direction of all workers enjoying at least a living wage.
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.
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.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to
land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.