Our union has condemned the NT government’s plans to reverse changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act passed by the previous Labor government.
Changes to the NT Anti-Discrimination Act made three years ago removed the religious discrimination exemptions that allowed non-government school employers to discriminate against staff and students.
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While current negotiations in Queensland Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran schools do not affect principals’ working conditions, the outcomes will have a significant impact for staff in schools.
Inequity in Positions of Added Responsibility (PAR) remains a significant concern in Lutheran schools, particularly for experienced teachers, program leaders, and staff in primary school settings.
As we move towards the end of the year, preparations are underway for the next round of collective bargaining in Lutheran schools.