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Members recognised with state awards

by Ella Doyle | 26 October, 2026 | Teachers | 0 Comments

As part of World Teachers' Day celebrations, our union recognises the achievements of two exceptional IEU members who have been honoured with TEACHX Awards. Each year, the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) recognises the achievements of some of the state's...

Why we need an Early Childhood Commission

by Ella Doyle | 26 October, 2026 | Professional issues | 0 Comments

Australia's Education Ministers have endorsed the concept of a national Early Education Commission to strengthen safety in child care. It is one of several recommendations outlined in a 2024 inquiry report from the federal Productivity Commission exploring a path to...

New short course syllabuses available in Queensland schools

by Ella Doyle | 26 October, 2026 | Professional issues | 0 Comments

https://myieu.org.au/news/new-short-course-syllabuses-available-in-queensland-schools

PISA results show Australian students perform well amid global challenges

by Paige Furner | 26 October, 2026 | Professional issues, Students, Teachers | 0 Comments

The latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results show that, amid declining global results, Australian teachers have supported students to achieve above average outcomes.

OECD report confirms growing work intensification and classroom demands

by Paige Furner | 26 October, 2026 | Professional issues, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) | 0 Comments

Australian teachers are facing rising workloads, increasing workplace stress and more complex classroom demands, according to new data on the state of the profession.

IEU calls for private members’ Bill to pass

by Paige Furner | 26 October, 2026 | Workers' rights, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) | 0 Comments

The Independent Education Union (IEU) is supporting a private member’s bill to fight discrimination in non-government schools.

Workplace deaths reach highest level since 2012

by Paige Furner | 26 October, 2026 | Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) | 0 Comments

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) reports that Australia recorded 222 workplace fatalities in 2025, the highest annual death toll since 2012, according to Safe Work Australia data.

The $1.5 million difference

by Paige Furner | 20 October, 2026 | Member benefits, Union win | 0 Comments

Over the past 12 months, our industrial team has upheld members’ rights at work, securing a total of $1,562,142 in compensation, recovered wages and allowances.