Our union’s million-dollar difference

$1,121,491 in payments and settlements secured for IEU members over the past 12 months.

Right to disconnect’s first anniversary shows laws working as intended

Absence of disputes indicates legislation is functioning as intended and benefiting Australian workers.

Celebrating 25 years of IEU membership

This year, 199 IEU members were recognised as part of our union’s 25-Year Member Program.

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The IEU (QLD & NT) is the union for teachers, school support staff and other education professionals in the non-government education sector in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
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$6,000 backpay for school officer taking on higher duties

The member had taken on higher duties following the departure of a senior colleague.

Teacher converts to secure job with IEU support

Employer initially denied contract teacher’s conversion request despite job ads for multiple ongoing positions.

Reclassification win after job ad sparks questions

An IEU school officer member has successfully been reclassified after their employer advertised the same job at higher pay rates.  The member who works for a large employing authority said they initially believed their position was wrongly classified after speaking...

Payday super law passes in win for workers

Superannuation to be paid at the same time as wages under new law.

World Teachers’ Day: A union led day of celebration, recognition and action

World Teachers’ Day has its origins in union led action promoting the teaching profession.

Celebrating 25 years of IEU membership

This year, 199 IEU members have been recognised as part of our union’s 25-Year Member Program. For a quarter of a century, this group of teachers, principals, school officers, early childhood educators and retired members have embodied our union’s values and...

Attack on bargaining rights a risk to living standards

Federal Coalition leader Sussan Ley’s plan to overturn multi-employer bargaining laws is a risk to living standards.

Gender balance declines in school leadership

Women are increasingly underrepresented in leadership roles in schools.

National plan to end bullying in schools welcomed

Final Anti-Bullying Rapid Review report released outlining national strategy to stamp out abusive behaviour in schools. 

IEU members celebrated with 2025 TEACHX Awards

Five IEU members will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to the teaching profession as part of World Teachers’ Day 2025.

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