Policies, Publications & Submissions

ACTU Policies, Publications and Submissions


Recent Policies, Publications & Submissions

ACTU submission to the Senate Inquiry into the temporary work visa program

May 1, 2015

In this submission, the ACTU proposes a package of recommendations to help address these issues and ensure that the temporary work visa program, to the extent that it is required, operates in the best interests of all workers.

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ACTU submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into the workplace relations framework

March 30, 2015

The ACTU’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the workplace relations framework, lodged in March 2015.

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ACTU Submission to the Annual Wage Review 2014-15

March 27, 2015

The ACTU is calling for a $27 increase in the minimum wage to $667.90 per week or $17.58 per hour.

The ACTU’s submission to the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review shows minimum wages are at a record low of 43.4% of average weekly full time earnings and that inequality in Australia will grow even further without a $27 pay rise for the lowest paid workers.

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ACTU submission to the Senate Inquiry into private training providers

February 13, 2015

The operation of a contestable training market for the organisation and delivery of VET has been plagued by ongoing problems that show no sign of abating.

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ACTU pre-Budget submission for 2015-16

February 9, 2015

The ACTU’s submission to the 2015-16 Federal Budget focuses on the quantity and quality of jobs.

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ACTU submission to the review of skilled migration and 400 series visa programs

January 30, 2015

ACTU submission to the review of skilled migration and 400 series visa programs, January 2015.

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Lives On Hold: Unlocking the Potential of Australia’s Workforce

May 20, 2012

The report of the Independent Inquiry into Insecure Work in Australia.

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Submissions

May 20, 2012

Submissions to the Independent Inquiry into Insecure Work in Australia were accepted between 2 November 2011 and 20 January 2012.

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Terms of reference

May 20, 2012

The terms of reference from the Howe Inquiry.

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Privacy

May 20, 2012

This is the full privacy statement for all individuals making a submission to the Independent Inquiry into Insecure Work in Australia.

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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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