Happy new financial year, dear readers, and wow, what a start to it! As the saying goes, may you live in interesting times! The July edition of your Member Benefits Update brings you a wrap of our federal election campaign, a great offer for union members on new tyres, a brand new Portfolio Service from IFS, home loan-life balance tips from ME plus, as always, there’s some terrific DVDs to win!
Member Benefits Update July 2016
Happy new financial year, dear readers, and wow, what a start to it! As the saying goes, may you live in interesting times! The July edition of your Member Benefits Update brings you a wrap of our federal election campaign, a great offer for union members on new tyres, a brand new Portfolio Service from IFS, home loan-life balance tips from ME plus, as always, there’s some terrific DVDs to win!
Photo: Build a Better Future campaigners in the Tasmanian electorate of Bass
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Unions salute magnificent work of those behind groundswell of change
The election result is a huge win for the groundswell of ordinary people who want a fair go for all, an equal tax system and decent jobs, education and health care, say unions. The result symbolises a major repudiation of the government’s destructive policies over the past three years, says ACTU President, Ged Kearney. “While the final outcome of the election has not yet been decided, it is clear that Australians have firmly rejected Malcolm Turnbull and the Liberal’s big business first approach to government.” Ms Kearney praised the “secret army” of hard-working union members who worked so hard throughout the campaign: “You have been magnificent — I salute you,” she says. |
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Achieving loan-life balanceIf you’re buying your first home or upgrading your existing one, it pays to choose the right loan – one with the flexibility to achieve long-term goals while allowing you to live your life. Payments that fit your life Don’t be restricted to one-size-fits all repayment options when you can choose a flexible home loan. Match your loan repayment dates with pay days. Freedom to pay extra Paying off a bit extra each month can deliver substantial savings on loan interest, but look for a loan that allows fee-free extra repayments. |
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Buy 3 get 1 free on Toyo tyres at Tyresales.com.auFor a limited time only, buy 3 Toyo branded tyres and get 1 more FREE! The tyres available for this offer are marked with a red ‘Buy 3 get 1 Free’ bubble. In addition, union members will receive an additional $50 discount* on any other purchase of 4 tyres by using the redemption code ‘ACTU‘ upon checkout. *Additional $50 discount not available in conjunction with the Buy 3 get 1 Free promotion or any other promotion. Save money by shopping for your tyres online at Tyresales.com.au. With access to over 1,500 fitment centres across Australia, you not only get the best deal, you also get the best local service! The heavily discounted prices also include free fitting and balancing, free shipping to metro areas, free tyre roadside assistance, free tubeless valves and free tyre disposal. Save now by visiting Tyresales.com.au |
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The Industry Funds Portfolio Service (IFPS)This new service provides a simple all-in-one online investment and administration solution designed to help you achieve the financial goals you may have outside of superannuation. There are a wide selection of investment models available. You can view and monitor your investments online at any time. You will also receive a consolidated annual tax statement. The Industry Fund Portfolio Service is run in accordance with the industry funds’ philosophy of: “in members’ best interest”. Want to know more? Or, call IFPS on 1300 734 496 for more information. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The information in this article is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before investing in the IFPS you should read the Product Disclosure Document (PDS) available from ifpsinvest.com.au or by calling 1300 734 496 and consider the appropriateness of any investment for your objectives, financial situation or needs. The fees and costs of the IFPS are set out in the PDS. We recommend you seek professional financial advice from a licensed financial adviser before investing in any financial product or service. Industry Fund Services ABN 54 007 016, AFSL 232514 is the Responsible Entity of the IFPS. |
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The Motor ReportLast month we welcomed the Motor Report to the Australian Unions Member Benefits program. The Motor Report is a car review site which has been established for over 9 years. When it comes time to buy a new car, themotorreport.com.au has all the information to make your decision easier:
Be able to make the correct informed decision for you or your family and get a great deal on a new car all in the one place. So check out the specials exclusive to union members at www.themotorreport.com.au/unions |
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New Member Benefits mobile website – with great offersLast month we launched a new mobile friendly version of the secure Australian Unions Member Benefits website – where you can continue to access all of your benefits in one convenient place. Our current offers include:
The new site has been designed to give members a better experience with improved functionality. This is a free program available to affiliated union members. Make sure you register now for access to our secure site.
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Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA Raffle resultsThis years’ raffle was a great success. Union members, union officers and retired union members rallied to the cause of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA to once again raise over $80,000 towards the great solidarity work that’s carried out in the name of Australia’s union members. The Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA raffle for 2016 was drawn at the Trades Hall Auditorium, 4 Goulburn St, Sydney on Thursday June 16, 2016 at 5:30pm. Thanks to the Secretary of Unions NSW, Mark Morey, for drawing the winning tickets. Congratulations to you all, and of course congratulations to our winners this year. 1st prize – $8,000 travel voucher : W Morley (#7664) 2nd prize – Gazelle Bicycle valued at $2,199: P Veivers (#34595) 3rd prize – $500 Gleebooks voucher : J Hennessy (#31707) Booksellers prize: K Salisbury Highest ticketseller: W Morley Consider becoming an APHEDA Global Justice Partner and help make life fair for working people in developing countries. |
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Member Benefits Update July 2016