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Literary Competition 2026

Emerging writers were celebrated in this year’s Literary Competition. Read more to view highlights from the presentation evening and entries from first place recipients.

ACTION NOW!

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

Teachers Health Future of Teaching Bursary

Applications for the $5,000 Teachers Health Future of Teaching Bursary are now open. Find out more and apply now!

2026 IEU Member Awards

Nominations for the 2026 IEU-QNT Member Awards are now open. Find out more and nominate now!

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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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National Reconciliation report calls for stronger support for schools and teachers

A new national report has identified the challenges, opportunities and priorities for reconciliation in education across Australia.

Greater transparency needed in funding for non-government schools

The Independent Education Union (IEU) is calling for stronger transparency and accountability measures to ensure public funding provided to non-government schools is directed towards student learning, educational outcomes and the delivery of quality education.

IEU takes action over incorrect leave deduction

Our union has successfully secured the correction of IEU members’ pay after personal leave was incorrectly deducted by a Queensland school.
The case highlighted the importance of members checking their payslips and seeking union support when something goes wrong.

Queensland’s emerging writers showcase their talent

Queensland school students with a flair for writing were celebrated last night (5 August) as part of the Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) and English Teachers Association of Queensland’s (ETAQ) annual Literary Competition. 

Independent review into culture at Marist College Ashgrove welcomed

Our union has welcomed the announcement of an independent review into workplace culture at Marist College Ashgrove, following ongoing reports of harassment and sexualised behaviour at the school.

55 million dollar settlement over ALDI ‘start shifts early’ underpayments case

Supermarket giant ALDI will pay $55 million to thousands of current and former staff as part of a settlement of underpayment claims pursued by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA).

Employer calls in lawyers over backpay dispute

An IEU teacher member employed in a Queensland Catholic school has now received over $11,000 in backpay after our union intervened following employer delays.

NGS posts strong returns as industry super delivers again

NGS Super, an industry super fund chosen by many IEU-QNT members, has posted a strong return of 11.5% over the past financial year for its diversified (MySuper) option.

Sexual harassment on the rise according to new figures

Sexual harassment is on the rise in Australian workplaces, according to new figures released by federal government agencies.

Unions welcome federal government intervention on AI

Australian Unions have welcomed the creation of a new Office of AI to develop a coordinated approach to the impacts of AI.

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