federal election

An election won but the work’s just begun

Date Published: 24/05/2022
Category: On The Job

If Anthony Albanese is going to meet the promise of “no one left behind”, then Tasmania will be the litmus test.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/24/an-election-won-but-the-works-just-begun/

Yesterday, Australia voted.

Date Published: 22/05/2022
Category: Analysis

Last night’s election outcome is a win for workers across the country. But it’s not the end of our campaigning efforts. It’s a new beginning. 

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/22/yesterday-australia-voted/

Election 2022 recap: what to remember at the polling booths

Date Published: 20/05/2022
Category: Working life

The last six weeks has certainly been a wild ride, and the 2022 election campaign is finally coming to a close. Before we grab a snag at our local polling centres, here’s a quick revisit some of the highs and lows, the biggest issues and what we should think about when we cast our votes tomorrow.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/20/election-2022-recap-what-to-remember-at-the-polling-booths/

The moment is now to change the government

Date Published: 20/05/2022
Category: On The Job

Tomorrow, working Australians have the opportunity to raise their voices through the power of the ballot box and demand change.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/05/20/the-moment-is-now-to-change-the-government/

3 reasons why we can’t trust Morrison to protect workers

Date Published: 21/04/2022
Category: Workers rights

It’s been less than a fortnight since the federal election was called and already the Morrison Government has provided some helpful reminders of how they’ve let down workers. 

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/04/21/3-reasons-why-we-cant-trust-morrison-to-protect-workers/

4 ways to get involved this election

Date Published: 16/04/2022
Category: Workers rights

With just over a month until the federal election, it can be difficult to cut through the political noise. But each of us can make a difference before May 21.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/04/16/4-ways-to-get-involved-this-election/

Election 2022: So much on the line for workers

Date Published: 11/04/2022
Category: On The Job

A new report from the ACTU called ‘Missing In Action on Secure Jobs’ has presented a damning indictment of the Morrison Government and its reckless indifference to creating decent, secure jobs for Australians.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/04/11/election-2022-so-much-on-the-line-for-workers/

The federal election is around the corner, but the disinformation is already here

Date Published: 22/02/2022
Category: Workers rights

ACTU secretary Sally McManus has sounded the alarm bells on anti-union disinformation as the government swings into full campaign mode.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/02/22/the-federal-election-is-around-the-corner-but-the-disinformation-is-already-here/

Challenges ahead for the ALP and unions as election looms

Date Published: 23/04/2021
Category: On The Job

National Assistant Secretary of the AWU Misha Zelinsky joins On the Job this week to discuss how Labor and the union movement can better connect with working Australians to win the next election.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/04/23/challenges-ahead-for-the-alp-and-unions-as-election-looms/

Member Benefits Update May 2019

Date Published: 02/05/2019
Category: Member Benefits

The federal election is not far off now; we can almost smell the sweet scent of democracy sausage in the air!  Our Change the Rules campaign is in full swing in many key electorates around the country and our campaigners have been working extremely hard.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/05/02/member-benefits-update-may-2019/

Member Benefits Update April 2019

Date Published: 03/04/2019
Category: Member Benefits

In the April edition of your Member Benefits Update we look at a phenomenom known as ‘bank-xiety’ and what you can do to alleviate it, there’s an update on the 2019 Federal Budget, we have some great union member deals on Health Insurance and movie tickets, find out how you can volunteer for our Change the Rules events, you can join our FREE footy tipping competitions plus there is a $100 WISH gift card to be won!
Member Benefits Update April 2019
Photo: Change the Rules campaigners at an Election Kick-Off event in Queensland recently

 

Five signs you have ‘bank-xiety’

If you’re worried about your current bank, you’re not alone.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/04/03/member-benefits-update-april-2019/