Speeches & Opinions
Read speeches and opinion articles by ACTU officers and staff.
Our collection contains speeches delivered at conferences, forums, summits, rallies and events by Executive and senior ACTU staff. It also contains op-eds previously published in mainstream media by the ACTU President, ACTU Secretary or ACTU Assistant Secretaries.
Recent Speeches & Opinions
Jeff Lawrence address to Committee for Economic Development of Australia
November 25, 2011
In recent weeks we have begun seeing something new: a growing employer militancy, and a lack of respect by business for the industrial relations system Australian voted for.
Ged Kearney opinion piece: If a union did this, all hell would break loose
November 1, 2011
Ged Kearney opinion piece: If a union did this, all hell would break loose
Tim Lyons speech to Industrial Relations Society of Victoria
October 14, 2011
I want to talk to you about productivity and its relationship to IR, and about the series of lies being peddled about the Fair Work system.
Ged Kearney address to Future Jobs Forum
October 6, 2011
Two million of these workers have no paid leave of any kind and no right to ongoing work.
Ged Kearney address at launch of Secure Jobs. Better Future campaign
September 28, 2011
Today, we are launching a campaign to help the 40% of the workforce who have insecure jobs.
Ged Kearney address to National Press Club: Voices from Working Australia
September 7, 2011
Today, I want to publicly release the results of this “census”. Consider this a snapshot of working life in 2011. These are the concerns and aspirations of the bulk of Australian society, the people driving our economy.
Ged Kearney address to Biennial Conference of the NZCTU
August 18, 2011
It is no overstatement to say that few countries are as close as Australia and New Zealand. We share a common culture, a love of sport, and an easygoing nature. We are blessed that both our nations are prosperous and stable.
Ged Kearney address to Transforming Australia conference
July 25, 2011
These are big numbers and big opportunities, but if we don’t take strong action on climate change and invest now, the economic opportunities will pass us by.
Jeff Lawrence opinion piece: The Liberals just don’t get it
June 30, 2011
Almost two years to the day since the Fair Work Act began operation, Tony Abbott finally declared his intention to attack our new system of workplace relations.
Jeff Lawrence address to Growth Challenge: 2011 Economic and Social Outlook Conference
June 30, 2011
Tomorrow is the second anniversary of the Fair Work Act and an opportunity to evaluate where things are up to in the Australian workplace.
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