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Let's get wages moving again – close the loopholes

Let's get wages moving again – close the loopholes

Published: 17/10/2023
Category: Australia Needs a Pay Rise

The Closing Loopholes bill was introduced by the Albanese Government in the face of massive price gouging and profiteering by big business that caused a massive inflation spike. The new laws will increase job security, help stop wage theft, make workplaces safer, and help get wages moving again.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


Once upon a time in America...

Once upon a time in America...

Published: 06/10/2023
Category: Industrial Relations

We extend our solidarity and congratulations to every unionist on the Hollywood writers’ strike picket line, who have achieved a provisional deal following a 146-day strike – one of the longest writers’ strikes in US history. 

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It's time to listen by saying

It's time to listen by saying "Yes"

Published: 26/09/2023
Category: Unions for Yes

On Saturday 14 October, Australia will have the opportunity to vote in a once-in-a-generation referendum. The question is a simple one and proposes a modest change to our constitution – to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the practical form of a Voice to Parliament.

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The Allan Fels Inquiry into Price Gouging kicks off in Melbourne

The Allan Fels Inquiry into Price Gouging kicks off in Melbourne

Published: 22/09/2023
Category: Australia Needs a Pay Rise

Yesterday the inquiry into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing Practices commenced in Melbourne, convened by economist and former ACCC chair Professor Allan Fels and commissioned by the ACTU.

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Qantas high court ruling in favour of workers

Qantas high court ruling in favour of workers

Published: 18/09/2023
Category: Industrial Relations

In a historic victory for unionists and workers, the Federal Court’s ruling was upheld: Qantas are responsible for the largest case of illegal sackings in Australia’s history, and it’s time for them to take responsibility.

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Australian Unions have your back at work


Let’s get it done: close the loopholes to improve pay and conditions for workers

Let’s get it done: close the loopholes to improve pay and conditions for workers

Published: 05/09/2023
Category: Australia Needs a Pay Rise

New laws, designed to make workplaces fairer and safer for workers, have been introduced by the Albanese Government in Parliament this week. 

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