New IR laws bring 230,000 permanent jobs

More Australian workers in secure jobs due to the Albanese Labour government’s industrial relations law reform.

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New laws expose employers’ flexible work denials

 Employer rejection of requests for flexible work arrangements can no longer be based on weak and insubstantial reasons.

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Making a difference for the next generation

Expressions of interest are now open for experienced IEU members who want to provide early career support to the next generation of teachers. 

Better student teacher supervisor support needed

Training the next generation of teachers is a significant responsibility.

Unions condemn Coalition plan to gut public service

The Australian Council of Trade Unions has condemned federal opposition leader Peter Dutton’s threat to axe 36,000 public service jobs. 

New IR laws bring 230,000 permanent jobs

There are 230,000 more workers in secure jobs due to the Albanese Labour government’s industrial relations (IR) law reform.

Quality mentoring makes a difference

Expressions of interest are now open for early career teachers who want additional career support. Quality mentoring is vital for early career teachers but is not always readily accessible in schools. Our union is working to address this issue by continuing our...

NT government decision to repeal Anti-Discrimination protections slammed

Our union has condemned the NT government’s plans to reverse changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act passed by the previous Labor government.

Severe weather events: advice to members

Tropical Cyclone Alfred may cause extensive damage and flooding if it crosses the coast as expected later this week. As part of your preparations, it is important to know your industrial rights. 

New federal resources just part of the broader reforms needed

A suite of new free resources to help teachers manage classroom behaviour has been released by the federal government as part of their Engaged Classrooms initiative.

Acceptable other experience policy updated for provisional teachers

The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has updated its policy for acceptable other experience that may be considered by teachers transitioning from provisional to full registration.

New laws expose employers’ flexible work denials

The federal Albanese government’s new worker-friendly laws, combined with our union’s strong interventions, are ensuring that employer rejection of requests for flexible work arrangements can no longer be based on weak and insubstantial reasons.

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