Policies, Publications & Submissions

ACTU Policies, Publications and Submissions


Recent Policies, Publications & Submissions

Offshore workers need better protection

October 29, 2020

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to the Offshore Oil and Gas Safety Review – Draft Policy Framework (August 2020)

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The JobMaker Hiring Credit – a recipe for insecurity

October 26, 2020

Australian Council of Trade Unions submission to the Senate Economics Committee inquiry into the Economic Recovery Package (JobMaker Hiring Credit) Amendment Bill 2020

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An energy market plan that neglects Australian workers

October 21, 2020

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions on the Energy Security Board’s Post 2025 Market Design Consultation Paper

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Cashless Welfare – continuation without justification

October 21, 2020

Australian Council of Trade Unions submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee inquiry into the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Continuation of Cashless Welfare) Bill 2020

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Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement

September 25, 2020

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

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Action for Aged Care

September 21, 2020

Workers Demand Policy Reform

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Treasury Laws Amendment (Self Managed Superannuation Funds) Bill 2020

September 18, 2020

Committee Secretary, The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) opposes the passage of Treasury Laws…

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Higher Education Support Amendment (Jobs-Ready Graduates and Supporting Regional and Remote Students) Bill 2020

September 11, 2020

Introduction … The ACTU would like to take this opportunity to commend to the Committee…

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Virgin Unions Win Court Application to Protect Members Confidentiality

September 8, 2020

As you are aware the ACTU Virgin Unions Group have secured an order from Justice…

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Evidence must inform policy development – for the sake of human and environmental health

August 28, 2020

Submission by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to Issues paper – Review of the agvet chemicals regulatory system: Future reform opportunities, 2020

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Australian Unions

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Mind Your Head

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

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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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