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In 2026, IEU members want ACTION NOW! on workload, wages and contemporary workplace rights in Queensland Catholic schools.

$10k backpay win for member on parental leave

IEU member on parental leave receives backpay of $10,000 after union support.

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Unions push for universal reproductive health leave

10 days of paid reproductive health leave (RHL) must be included in the National Employment Standards (NES). 

Independent Education Union - Queensland and Northern Territory Branch

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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Questions rise over QCE’s future

It’s timely to reassess Senior Secondary Education – especially the benefits, drawbacks and long‑term viability of ATAR‑based systems.

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New AITSL Guidelines recognise importance of teaching assistants

Effective deployment of teaching assistants enhances student outcomes and reduces workload.

Unions push for universal reproductive health leave

Australian Unions are campaigning for 10 days of paid reproductive health leave (RHL) to be included in the National Employment Standards (NES).  Australian Unions are pushing the Albanese Government to introduce 10 days of paid reproductive health leave (RHL) for all...

Members’ voices heard on mandatory ECE teacher registration

Our union’s Education Committee has responded to the Queensland Government’s call to expand mandatory teaching registration to all early childhood teachers (ECTs) employed in the state.  

Unacceptable religious discrimination exemptions must go

As part of International Women’s Day (IWD) last Sunday, 8 March, IEU members have renewed their calls to reform outdated and harmful religious discrimination exemptions that permit faith-based employers to discriminate against staff.

IEU secures backpay for ELICOS teacher underpayment

An IEU member who suspected they were being underpaid in their role has been awarded backpay after our union’s intervention. 

School staff need support navigating increasing classroom complexity

IEU members know growing classroom complexity is placing unsustainable pressure on teachers and support staff, who are increasingly required to manage diverse learning needs, challenging behaviours and student wellbeing issues.

$10k backpay win for member on parental leave

An IEU member on parental leave received backpay of $10,000 after our union stepped in. 

AI influence leads to new academic integrity course

This year’s cohort of Queensland Year 12 students will be the first to complete a mandatory academic integrity course.

Severe weather events: advice to IEU-QNT members in Queensland

With heavy rainfall and flooding impacting parts of Queensland, we would like to remind members of the Emergency and Natural Disaster provisions included in their collective agreements. We hope you are not affected, but if you are then it’s important to know your...

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